In Part 2 of our series on Volume Trading we focus on the On Balance Volume Indicator.
This is one of the most important indicators based on volume and here you’ll see how to use it to see if a trend is still going strong or if it’s time has run out.
If you have any questions or comments write to us below and we’ll try to get back to you!
At Trading 212 we provide an execution only service. This video should not be construed as investment advice. Investments can fall and rise. Capital at risk. CFDs are higher risk because of leverage.
May I ask a question? I can’t find trading 212 PC version on the website ,only have andriod or IOS, how to download the version like we seen in your video? ^^
Hi Christie, Trading 212’s web app runs directly in your preferred web browser and needs no download or installation. Simply follow this link to get started – http://www.trading212.com/en/Free-FOREX-Practice-Account-GBP.
Good video thanks again David
Best trading instructor on youtube, thanks Dave ..
thanks very much!
thanks ,veru useful
Thank you! As usual, another great video. Are there any plans in the near future to open up the trading212 platform in the States?
Hi Matthew, it will be announced in case this happens.
Great video thanks a lot David!
As Always Great Vid..
Glad you showed an example of drawing trend line from the bottom of the indicator. Is it possible that drawing trend line from top would show the trend going one way and at the same time drawing from bottom it shows the trend going the opposite direction, if so what do you do then? I’m also curious, cause I’ve seen this happen before, to why that last candlestick on FB was red although the price went up, was that just a preference setup? Thank you
Hi – you can often get conflicting trends like you mention. The usual rule of thumb is that the trend that has been in place the longest takes precedence although of course that isn’t always the case as markets would never reverse trends if it were. The candle was red because the close was lower than the open on that particular day – even though the price ended up closing higher than the previous day. Hope this makes sense.
what a good explanation ! But how would be the false brake out look like ? And what period of time is the best to use for this indicator ?
Hi, it is traditionally a daily chart indicator. For false breaks, i would stick mainly with price action. There is a video on it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxT-h0WF1OE&t=10s
Lord I wish we could use this platform in the US
Zac Fridenmaker fr lol thinkordrown
great video thank you it help me a lot
Great video💕
very good vedio. my question is what are the most popular indicators for day trading
Probably the likes of RSI? Although for me, price action would be the most important.
sir can you please explain about ichimoku cloud
Another great video Mr Jones. Would love if you cover VPCI indicator soon.
Subscribe button is next to alarm bell!!! 👉👉👉
Alarm bell “thing”
Hello David (or Whomever), Since you guys always help me wiht my questions, can you explain to me why this candle is green when it is lower than the last candle? Here is the image: https://imgur.com/a/3W44T
Hi Jeremy, the candlestick is green because its open price is lower than the close price. You may want to watch these videos on the topic:
How to Read Japanese Candlestick Charts – https://youtu.be/OGFxp3Pixg8
Japanese Candlestick Basics – https://youtu.be/V0grIjqjE4Y
Thank you very much! However, how could be applied now after the huge cell off in BTC market, since the indicator fall sharply and any green candle will indicate uptrend no matter how much was the volume?
A one day up candle would show an uptick in the OBV for BTC you are right – but one day wouldn’t necessarily change the overall trend of that indicator.
thanks Pierce Brosnan
#A Mr. Jones, your scribbles are strangely soothing so never stop doing those. Might take Bob Ross’ place after retirement. B# Can you prepare something on how these instruments are interconnected, for instance if the Dow falls, USD falls too? Thank you for your wonderful work, art related or otherwise.
HI David,can you please do a video on the EWT,LTCT test, and SMS indicator when you have time thank you so much your videos helps so much.
So You believe Facebook is a good time to buy ?
If you have to ask, that indicates you’re not ready to be trading. If you learn to read the charts, you can figure out buy and sell points for yourself.
thanks
Just love the way you explain every small details. Thanks David
Would love to see an entire video playlist of indicator which are available in trading 212 terminal.
Hi Nikhil, you may watch the videos in these playlists:
Indicators: Guides for Beginners – http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qZbVTmPuY9qD6SPrJtECVif6UlkNXkS
Technical Analysis & Charting – http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qZbVTmPuY_xlEYmnriHzBnyte47sHPv
ON VOL BAL was added to my toolset. Thank you Davy Jones!
So why are there green and red volume bars?
Hi Alejandro, did you mean the candles of the Japanese Candlestick chart? If so, you may want to familiarise yourself with this chart type by watching these videos:
How to Read Japanese Candlestick Charts – https://youtu.be/OGFxp3Pixg8
Japanese Candlestick Basics – https://youtu.be/V0grIjqjE4Y
He is asking why there is green and red volumes on mt4?
I have a serious question, how does OBV diverge from price, when reflects what happens in price? Price is up, so does the OBV, price goes down, so does OBV. So when it diverge? Please do answer it!
thank for the knowledge …
Wow! Thank you for doing this and sharing it for the novices in the trading community. It helped me a lot. Have a good day.
I cant see the point of this at all. It seems do nothing more than follow the chart.?
Even me i don’t see if it check the volume instead it help identify the trend
Good lecturer…clear and concise ….thank you
Dave,
Greetings!
What about the price ranging and making lower lows but the volume picking up?
Regards.
@trading212 is on balance volume same as MACD? Are they related in any way??
All your videos have helped me loads ! Would be great to see a live trading session
I am so lost with Trading 212…I Cannot get Volume added to my chart (only to the charts underneat) and I am stuck with a plain old white chart. How do you change the chart colour settings etc?
I don’t have volume bars on my charts. Are they not available on Android phones?
What volume indicator is that?
Thanks David.. Is there a way to know the total volume of share traded at a certain point in time? A video on that will be great.
What does it mean when the tick volume goes to zero and the bars disappear? No trades happening? Also, why is it that my partner can look at the tick volume on a stock and see something different from what I see in the tick volume on the same stock at the same moment? Sometimes I refresh the tick volume and it shows something different again. What is going on?
Sometimes the on balance volume stays flat while the price moves up and down. Why does that happen? Doesn’t that contradict the explanation given here?
good sh!t
what if the price increases but the volume decreases, how will this be displayed on a OBV
Thank you so much sir for this best explanation. Now, this OBV indicator makes sense to me.
can u do an video on VWAP indicator