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Williams %R

The Williams %R is an indicator developed by Larry Williams and is similar to the Stochastic Oscillator in calculation but where the Stochastic compares the close to the lowest low over a specified period, the Williams %R compares the close to the highest high over a specified period. The Williams %R is sometimes called Williams Overbought/Oversold Index. When prices are trending, Oscillators like the Williams and Stochastics should be viewed with a careful eye when looking at overbought and oversold signals.  Generally, when the oscillator is in overbought territory, a crossover into the middle range for the indicator is a signal that prices may fall near term.

Moving Averages

Moving averages are used to help identify the trend of prices.  By creating an average of prices, that "moves" with the addition of new data, the price action on the security being analyzed is "smoothed".  In other words, by calculating the average value of a underlying security or indicator, day to day fluctuations are reduced in importance and what remains is a stronger indication of the trend of prices over the period being analyzed.  The term "Moving" refers to the method of calculation which takes the average value over a fixed period of time and adds the latest period data to the calculation of the average while dropping the first period of the calculation so that the average continues to be calculated by the same number of periods but moves with each new period of data that occurs.  Thus the average "moves" along with price and changes in value as price data is generated.  An 18 day moving average represents the trend in prices over a

Automated Forex Trading, the Best Way to Trade FX?

Automated Forex Trading, the Best Way to Trade FX Did you ever hear some rumors about the fact that currency trading is more than risky and there are only few people who win while everyone ends up losing? Well what a fail, right? But, under every fail there’s a bit of truth. Yes, trading is risky. But it’s all in our heads. Now stop and tell me, what would you feel if you were in casino gambling? So you’re winning or you’re losing. Crying. Laughing. Heart-stopping feelings non-stop! That’s why we all love casinos and that’s why we hate them. However, a fact is a fact, money risking is what gives us the most adrenaline rush ever. So, what about Forex? People who work with Forex are the objects of risk, because they must be worrying all the time! Of course, we often talk about controlling your emotions, but is it possible to be a robot? If only a robot could help you… You will be surprised, but it’s possible! The Key “Automated FX Trading” Automated Forex trading systems eliminate em