With investors' increasing attention to the financial markets, stock technical indicators have become important tools for investors to analyze market trends and formulate trading strategies. Stock technical indicators are numerical values obtained through the analysis and calculation of historical market data, which help investors understand market conditions and make corresponding decisions.

In this article, we will explore several common stock technical indicators and their applications.

Concept of Stock Technical Indicators:

Stock technical indicators are tools or methods used to analyze market data such as stock prices and trading volume. These indicators help investors understand market trends, strengths, and tendencies by calculating and analyzing market data, thereby making wiser investment decisions. Common stock technical indicators include moving averages, relative strength index (RSI), MACD indicator, Bollinger Bands, etc. These indicators assist investors in determining the trend of stock prices, whether they are in overbought or oversold conditions, as well as market volatility, and so on.

Types of Major Stock Technical Indicators:

[1] Moving Average Theory: Investors can judge the subsequent trend of stocks based on the bullish or bearish alignment in the theory, and can find buying and selling points based on common moving averages. For example, when the stock price falls below the 5-day moving average, short-term investors may choose to sell at this time.

[2] MACD Indicator (Moving Average Convergence Divergence): Belongs to the category of major trends. It combines the trend characteristics of moving averages and solves the drawback of frequent fluctuations in moving averages. For example, when both the fast line (DIF) and the slow line (DEA) are positive and the fast line crosses above the slow line, it is a buy signal.

[3] KDJ Indicator (Stochastic Oscillator): Consists of three values, where K tracks the recent position of the stock price, D represents the average position of the stock price, and J is the difference between K and D. For example, when the KDJ indicator shows a low-level crossover, it is a buy signal.

[4] Bollinger Bands Indicator: When the stock price moves downward from above the upper band, investors can sell; when the stock price is supported by the lower band and moves upward, investors can consider buying positions; when it breaks through the middle band, it may be appropriate to buy.

[5] MA Indicator (Moving Average Indicator): It refers to the average price of a stock over a period of time. When the stock price breaks through the MA moving average line, the stock price may rise, and the MA may be in a bullish alignment, suggesting a buy. Conversely, when the stock price falls, the MA may form a bearish alignment, suggesting a sell. Short-term moving averages (such as 5-day, 10-day) can display short-term trends, while long-term moving averages (such as 50-day, 200-day) are more suitable for observing long-term trends.

[6] MV Indicator (Volume Weighted Moving Average): It reflects the trading volume and market activity of stocks.

How to Apply Technical Indicators?

1.Choose Suitable Technical Indicators: Select technical indicators that fit your investment goals, trading style, and market conditions for analysis. Common technical indicators include moving averages, relative strength index (RSI), MACD indicator, Bollinger Bands, etc.

2.Understand the Meaning and Calculation Method of Indicators: Before using technical indicators, fully understand their meaning, calculation method, and their role in market analysis. Understanding the basic principles of indicators helps in correctly interpreting analysis results.

3.Determine Trading Signals:Based on the analysis results of technical indicators, determine buy, sell, or hold trading signals. For example, when moving averages cross, producing a "golden cross" (buy signal) or "death cross" (sell signal), or when RSI indicates overbought or oversold conditions, generating buy or sell signals.

4.Combine with Other Analytical Methods: Technical indicators are best used in conjunction with other analytical methods such as fundamental analysis, market sentiment analysis, etc., to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the market. Combining multiple analytical methods can improve decision accuracy and reliability.

5.Set Stop Loss and Take Profit Strategies: While determining trading signals, set reasonable stop loss and take profit strategies to control risks and protect investment returns. Stop loss and take profit levels can be set based on factors such as market volatility, personal risk tolerance, etc.

6.Validate and Adjust Continuously: The effectiveness of technical indicators will change with market conditions, so it is necessary to continuously validate and adjust trading strategies to adapt to market changes and optimize trading results.

Stock technical indicators are one of the important tools for investors to analyze the market and formulate trading strategies. However, investors should proceed with caution when using technical indicators. Technical indicators are not absolute prediction tools, and investors still need to consider factors such as their investment goals and risk preferences to choose suitable technical indicators and trading strategies. Continuous learning and improvement of trading skills are also essential.

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After logging into the uSMART APP, click on "Markets" at the bottom of the page, then select "US Stocks," "Singapore Stocks," or "Hong Kong Stocks" at the top of the page and scroll down slightly. After choosing the desired stock code, click on "Trade" at the bottom right corner, select the "Buy/Sell" function, and finally enter the stock price, quantity, and trading conditions before submitting the order. If you choose the "Intelligent Orders" function, simply select the type of intelligent order. The image operation guide is as follows:

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