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The Inverted Head and Shoulders Pattern

invertedheadAndShouldersPattern Inverted Head and Shoulders Pattern The inverted head and shoulders is typically seen in downtrends. invert of The Head and Shoulders Pattern. What's noteworthy about the inverted head and shoulders is the volume aspect. The Following is a Typical Trend of an Inverted Head and Shoulders Pattern The Formation of a Head and Shoulders Pattern The inverted left shoulder should be accompanied by an increase in volume. The inverted head should be made on lighter volume.
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The Head And Shoulders Pattern

headAndShouldersPattern The Head And Shoulders Pattern The Head and Shoulders Pattern is generally regarded as a reversal pattern and it is most often seen in up-trends. It is also most reliable when found in an up-trend as well. Eventually, the market begins to slow down and the forces of supply and demand are generally considered in balance. The Following is a Typical Trend of a Head and Shoulders Pattern The Formation of a Head and Shoulders Pattern Sellers come in at the highs (left shoulder) and the downside is probed (beginning neckline).

The Flag And Pennant Pattern

flagAndPennant The Flag And Pennant Pattern Flags and Pennants can be categorized as continuation patterns. They usually represent only brief pauses in a dynamic stock. They are typically seen right after a big, quick move. The stock then usually takes off again in the same direction. Here is a Typical Flags and Pennants Pattern: Bullish flags are characterized by lower tops and lower bottoms, with the pattern slanting against the trend. But unlike wedges, their trend lines run parallel. Bearish flags are comprised of higher tops and higher bott

The Descending Triangle Pattern

channelPattern The Descending Triangle Pattern The Descending Triangle is generally considered to be bearish and usually found in downtrends. Unlike the ascending triangle, this time the bottom part of the triangle appears flat. The top part of the triangle has a downward slant. Prices drop to a point where they are oversold. Tentative buying comes in at the lows, and prices perk up. The higher price however attracts more sellers and prices re-test the old lows. Buyers then once again tentatively re-enter the market. The better prices though, once again attract even more selling. Sellers are now in control and push through the old lows of this pattern,

Symmetrical Triangles

channelPattern Symmetrical Triangles Symmetrical Triangles can be characterized as areas of indecision. A market pauses and future direction is questioned. Typically, the forces of supply and demand at that moment are considered nearly equal. Attempts to push higher are quickly met by selling, while dips are seen as bargains. Each new lower top and higher bottom becomes more shallow than the last, taking on the shape of a sideways triangle. (It's interesting to note that there is a tendency for volume to diminish during this period.)

The Channel Pattern

The Channel Pattern Channel Patterns considered as a continuation patterns, They are indecision areas that are usually resolved in the direction of the trend. Research has shown that this is true far more often than not, of course, the trend lines run parallel in a rectangle. Supply and demand seems evenly balanced at the moment. Buyers and sellers also seem equally matched. The same 'highs' are constantly tested, as are the same 'lows'. The stock vacillates between two clearly set parameters. While volume doesn't seem to suffer like it does in other patterns, there usually is a lessening of act

The Wedge Formation Pattern

The Wedge Formation Pattern A falling wedge Formation The Wedge Formation is also similar to a symmetrical triangle in appearance, in that they have converging trend lines that come together at an apex. However, wedges are distinguished by a noticeable slant, either to the upside or to the downside. As with triangles, volume should diminish during its formation and increase on its resolve. A falling wedge is generally considered bullish and is usually found in up-trends. But it can also be found in downtrends as well. The implication however is still generally bullish. This pattern is marked