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Harmonic Patterns in Stock Trading for Beginners

John McDowell : June 15, 2022
Last Updated: March 5, 2024

What are harmonic patterns in stock trading?

Harmonic patterns are used in technical analysis that traders use to find trend reversals. By using...

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The Day Trading ABCD Pattern Explained

John McDowell : June 13, 2022
Last Updated: October 15, 2023

The classic version of the abcd trading pattern is a harmonic pattern consisting of two equal legs A-B and C-D. As a day trading pattern, these two...

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Inverse Head and Shoulders Pattern Explained

John McDowell : June 8, 2022
Last Updated: October 15, 2023

One of the most recognizable trading patterns in the world is the head and shoulders pattern. However, this pattern is mostly associated with...

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Mean Reversion Trading Strategies Explained

John McDowell : June 2, 2022
Last Updated: December 2, 2023

Mean Reversion Definition

Reversion to the mean, or "mean reversion," is just another way of describing a move in stock prices back to an average....

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Three Black Crows Candlestick Pattern Tutorial

John McDowell : May 31, 2022
Last Updated: March 19, 2024

Three black crows sounds ominous -- like a murder of crows circling a meal. And when it comes to stock trading, this candlestick pattern usually does...

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Bull Flag Trading Pattern Explained

John McDowell : May 4, 2022
Last Updated: October 21, 2023

Bull flag trading patterns are one of many patterns that traders study in the markets. Trading patterns are a way to simplify the markets and...

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The Head and Shoulders Pattern: How to Trade Tops and Bottoms

Al Hill : February 24, 2022
Last Updated: October 21, 2023