Before We Dive In… Every index wears two faces. The first is performance—what you see on the surface. The second is breadth—what lies beneath. Price tells you where the money’s moving today. But breadth tells you if that move has legs, or if it may be running... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… You can do a lot with MarketCarpets—analyze sectors, spot outliers, gauge technical strength, the whole deal. But let’s cut the fat. You just want a fast, visual read on what’s happening now. So, let’s get to it. I’ll show you how.... READ MORE
Before You Click Around… Let’s be honest: most nav bars are just toolboxes. StockCharts’ new nav bar? It’s sleeker, smarter, and if you look closely, it’s also sneakier. Why? Hidden inside one of those tabs is a full-blown market analysis workflow. It’s a comprehensive top-down routine... READ MORE
Joe Rabil of Rabil Stock Research shows how to use the 18-MA to identify trend, momentum, and support/resistance, before then reviewing the latest S&P market conditions. He also covers the IWM and stock requests such as ACT, EQNR, FLNG, SAP, FCX, OSK, and VNT, pointing out setups... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… If you’ve never checked whether your chart is set to log scale or arithmetic scale, you might be looking at a distorted picture without even knowing it. Not a great way to start your analysis. One small setting, one HUGE impact. Let’s make sure... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… How do you turn a quick morning scan into a market edge? With SCTR Reports. In this article, we’ll cover how SCTRs rank stocks, how to scan them fast, and how to spot leaders, laggards, and turnarounds in minutes. This is your quick-start guide to... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Have you ever wondered why the S&P 100, 400, and 600 show up in the Market Summary? They serve a purpose, mainly to give you a quick read on investor sentiment: whether Wall Street is favoring large-, mid-, or small-caps. Today, I’m going... READ MORE
Before We Dive In… Should I start with a blank chart or one pre-loaded with indicators? It’s a good question. There are pros and cons to both, and it depends on what you’re trying to do. In this quick post, I’ll break everything down so that you... READ MORE
What are the different ways you can use technical analysis in your trading? And which is the best one for you? Today's Insider Tip: Know your charting "style" and focus on its strengths.... READ MORE
Kicking off his new column, Karl Montevirgen introduces you to "The StockCharts Insider," your new guide to the ins and outs of StockCharts.... READ MORE