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Arnaud Legoux Moving Average (ALMA) Indicator Strategy

The Arnaud Legoux moving average (ALMA) is a new kind of moving average that was developed by Arnaud Legoux and Dimitrios Kouzis Loukas back in 2009. The ALMA intends to resolve the two major weaknesses of moving averages, namely responsiveness, and smoothness.

Advance Decline Ratio (ADR) Indicator Explained

The advance decline ratio is a market breadth indicator used in technical analysis. When compared with an index or multiple stocks, the indicator shows you the number of stocks that closed lower than the previous days closing prices. When used on a single index, it uses the same formula for calculations except on an individual scale.

Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) Oscillator Explained

The moving average convergence divergence (MACD) is a trend-following momentum oscillator that can help you spot turning points in a security’s overall trend. The MACD also helps you visualize the trend’s change, direction, and magnitude.

Bollinger Bands ® and Keltner Channel Squeeze Indicator

The squeeze made by the Bollinger Bands as well as the Keltner channel indicators is a common trading signal. The squeeze implies a fine balance between buyers and sellers marked by a period of low volatility. When price breaks out of the squeeze, a significant move often takes place in the direction of the trend.

Bollinger Bands ® and Keltner Channel Strategy

The Bollinger Bands and keltner channels share many similarities. Both indicators can be used for setting up entry and exit points and to set stop losses. The indicators may also form part of a cohesive trading strategy that also accounts for aspects such as momentum, volume, as well as the overall trend.

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You can compare the Bollinger Bands and the keltner channels visually. Bollinger Bands form wider ranges than keltner channels and offer fewer signals, while keltner channels tend to follow the price movement more closely.