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Dark Cloud Pattern for Beginners

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The Dark Cloud is one of the more frequent patterns that can be found in charts. Trading expert David Jones deciphers its structure and meaning for us in this detailed video and shows it in real chart examples. Unlike the Engulfing Candlestick pattern this combination of consecutive candlesticks is found a bit more often and are considered more unreliable. Traders look for these formations as confirmations of larger trends, especially if they are around price levels already identified as support or resistances. David demonstrates the theory behind this pattern and showcases it in real chart examples that also have different levels of success. Its equivalent pattern, perceived as a bullish […]

Candlestick Engulfing Pattern Tutorial

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Japanese candlesticks have one ability that most other chart types don’t – they can show so called “engulfing” patterns. An engulfing pattern is defined as when the open and close price of a bullish or bearish candle are within the range of the open and close price of the candle following them. When this happens many traders believe it is a sign that a trend has just finished and this is the best possible entry point. That’s the theory but as we know the market doesn’t always answer to predefined rules. That’s why David Jones includes real examples alongside the theory behind these specific chart patterns. You’ll also see different […]

What is a Pip or Point | Trading Terms

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It might seem logical what a point or pip is in trading but some traders, especially new ones can get confused about the meaning of the term. This video sheds light on the exact definition of the terminology and what it represents. Different examples of currencies with two, four and five digits after the decimal are included so that you can see what represents a pip. Stocks are also discussed and presented, as they make up a sizeable portion of the trading world. Real examples on the chart are also shown, so that you can place them in context and see how they are used when talking about trades, targets […]

Slow Stochastic for New Traders

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The Slow Stochastic isn’t necessarily among the top three of most popular indicators but it does have a large and loyal following. Our trading expert David Jones takes a look at the math behind it, ways to adjust its parameters and different tricks and tips on how to get the best out of it. It’s one of those indicators that “smooth the edges” – they need a bit more to provide a buy or sell signal. The parameters that build it are designed not to react to sharp moves in both directions (which are often followed by pullbacks) and looks at a broader picture to come into an oversold or […]

Trading Strategy with Support & Resistance: Where to Buy / Sell and Set Stops

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Support and resistance trading seems simple enough but therein lies the greatest risk – complacency. That reason many traders make mistakes either with where they buy and sell, where they set their Stop Loss and Take Profit. Fortunately we have David Jones who will guide us in this endeavour for beating the markets. Test and practice your strategies in real market conditions with virtual money. Learn to trade and invest for free. – https://www.trading212.com/en/Practice-for-Free-GBP Download the free native mobile apps now: Trading 212 for iOS – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/trading-212/id566325832?mt=8 Trading 212 for Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avuscapital.trading212&hl=en-uk Subscribe | Select the Alarm Bell | Hit the Thumbs Up | Share | Comment At Trading […]

How to Trade Trend Reversals

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Trend reversals are the holy grail of trading. They are the coveted tops and bottoms that represent the ideal entry points for opening new positions and closing existing ones. So here we discuss how to identify them and what risks there are when you try to “time the market” as experienced traders say. Whether you use indicators, fundamentals or news it’s always a challenging task to find that exact point in time when a price has reached its highest or lowest point for a certain period. This is especially true for short-term trades that happen on the minute timeframes. The perception is that there is more randomness and noise that […]

3 Tips for Stop Losses

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“Give the market time to prove you right” – is the main message of this video. Traders often manage to predict the market but don’t have the patience or the technical skills to place their stop loss at the right level. David gives the three most vital tips for placing stop loss levels and the challenges that traders have at the different points of the decision making process. This is both a technical and psychological skill that involves different components. Deciding whether to have tight stop loss level when the position is opened, determining whether it has to be placed by looking at the value of the potential loss are […]

How to Recognize False Breakouts

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In today’s video David Jones will be talking about one of the worst trading scenarios and that is the False Breakout. Textbooks say that if a trend line breaks, then that’s it – another direction is certain. Well, that’s not exactly true. Patience is key. Making the decisions in the right time at the right price makes all the difference. This video will help you make that judgment with more knowledge about the different possible scenarios. Test and practice your strategies in real market conditions with virtual money. Learn to trade and invest for free. – https://www.trading212.com/en/Practice-for-Free-GBP Download the free native mobile apps now: Trading 212 for iOS – https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/trading-212/id566325832?mt=8 […]

Trading Breakouts Strategy

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In today’s video David Jones will be talking about one of the simplest trading techniques and that is trading breakouts. Textbooks say that if a trend line breaks, then that’s it – another direction is certain. Well, that’s not exactly true. Patience is key. Making the decisions in the right time at the right price makes all the difference. This video will help you make that judgment with more knowledge about the different possible scenarios. 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.

What are False Trend Breakouts

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This week’s strategy video covers a very important scenario that all traders come across – trend breakouts that don’t turn out as expected. Textbooks say that if a trendline breaks, then that’s it – another direction is certain. David explains why this isn’t necessarily true and he gives us illustrations and examples of the so-called false breakouts and shows you how to identify them. Making the distinction between trend reversals and false breakouts can make all the difference in your portfolio as they usually happen at critical levels. These can be where support and resistance are determined or the boundaries of trend channels making it harder for traders to determine […]