Covering the basic tools you need to analyse trend and price action.

Stephen Hoad shows you how to use Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicators, Commodity Channel Indices (CCI), the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Stochastics to decode the latest price action and identify ways to trade.

You’ll discover how to spot trends and use momentum to time your trades, as well as learning to spot overbought and oversold levels on different indicators.

Check out the rest of our technical analysis course here:

Part 1: Rules you need to know and the big questions

Part 2: Essential Chart Knowledge – The Basics

Part 3: Direct Price Analysis (DPA) Tools

Part 4: Price Confirmation Tools Part – Trend & Momentum

Part 5: Volume, Volatility, and Sentiment

Part 6: Alternative Concepts – New Approaches to Technical Analysis

Part 7: Japanese Charts

Part 8: Strategy Design and Implementation

Part 9: Risk and Trade Management

Part 10: Putting it All Together


Risk Warning and Disclaimer: This article represents only the author’s views and is for reference only. It does not constitute investment advice or financial guidance, nor does it represent the stance of the Markets.com platform. Trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs) involves high leverage and significant risks. Before making any trading decisions, we recommend consulting a professional financial advisor to assess your financial situation and risk tolerance. Any trading decisions based on this article are at your own risk.

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