USING TWO COMPLEMENTARY TYPES OF ANALYSIS
Experienced traders use fundamental and technical analysis to gather valuable market information. Learn the types of economic indicators to look for, and how to apply technical indicators to manage your trading strategy and minimize your risk exposure.
UNDERSTANDING FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS
Fundamental analysis attempts to analyze price information under the economic forces by assessing the “fair value” of a currency or security in prevailing market conditions. Differences between the assessed “fair value” and the market value are said to drive price movements, with prices expected to rise if the fair value is higher than the market value, and vice-versa.
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ADOPTING TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND TOOLS
Technical analysis is a method of using market data, primarily past prices, and volumes to estimate future prices.
Technical traders use a variety of tools to identify trends and trend changes, thereby forecasting prices. These tools are based on mathematical concepts that are graphically represented for ease of analysis.
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TECHNICAL AND FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS
A trading strategy can offer benefits such as consistency of positive outcomes, and error minimization. An optimal trading strategy reflects the trader’s objective and personal approach.
Fundamental traders watch interest rates, employment reports, and other economic indicators trying to forecast market trends.
Technical analysts track historical prices, and traded volumes in an attempt to identify market trends. They rely on graphs and charts to plot this information and identify repeating patterns as a means to signal future buy and sell opportunities.
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This page is for general information purposes only: examples are not investment advice or an inducement to trade. Past history is not an indication of future performance.
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