Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Technical Analysis: Chart Patterns - Double Tops and Bottoms

Double Tops and Bottoms

The Double Top or Double Bottom pattern are both easy to recognize and one of the most reliable chart patterns, making them a favorite for many technically-orientated traders. The pattern is formed after a sustained trend when a price tests the same support or resistance level twice without a breakthrough. The pattern signals the start of a trend reversal over the intermediate- or long-term.

Double Top and Double Bottom Pattern

Technical Analysis: Chart Patterns - Cup and Handle

Cup and Handle



The Cup and Handle is a bullish continuation pattern where an upward trend has paused, but will continue when the pattern is confirmed. The ‘cup’ portion of the pattern should be a “U” shape that resembles the rounding of a bowl rather than a “V” shape with equal highs on both sides of the cup. The ‘handle’ forms on the right side of the cup in the form of a short pullback that resembles a flag or pennant chart pattern. Once the handle is complete, the stock may breakout to new highs and resume its trend higher.




Technical Analysis: Chart Patterns - Head and Shoulders

Technical Analysis: Chart Patterns


Head and Shoulders

The Head and Shoulders is a reversal chart pattern that indicates a likely reversal of the trend once it’s completed. A Head and Shoulder Top is characterized by three peaks with the middle peak being the highest peak (head) and the two others being lower and roughly equal (shoulders). The lows between these peaks are connected with a trend line (neckline) that represents the key support level to watch for a breakdown and trend reversal. A Head and Shoulder Bottom – or Inverse Head and Shoulders – is simply the inverse of the Head and Shoulders Top with the neckline being a resistance level to watch for a breakout higher.