Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of technical indicators
- Master trend-following indicators
- Learn momentum indicator analysis
- Understand volume-based indicators
- Develop multi-indicator strategy framework
- Introduction to Technical Indicators
- Indicator Classifications
- Leading vs lagging indicators
- Trend indicators
- Momentum indicators
- Volume indicators
- Volatility indicators
- Indicator Construction
- Basic calculation methods
- Parameter selection
- Customization options
- Indicator limitations
- Trend Following Indicators
- Moving Averages
- Simple moving average (SMA)
- Exponential moving average (EMA)
- Moving average crossovers
- Multiple timeframe analysis
- Other Trend Indicators
- MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)
- ADX (Average Directional Index)
- Parabolic SAR
- Bollinger Bands
- Trend Analysis Techniques
- Trend identification
- Trend strength measurement
- Entry and exit signals
- Filter methods
- Momentum Indicators
- Oscillators
- RSI (Relative Strength Index)
- Stochastic oscillator
- CCI (Commodity Channel Index)
- Williams %R
- Momentum Analysis
- Overbought/oversold levels
- Divergence analysis
- Centerline crossovers
- Signal line crossovers
- Advanced Momentum Concepts
- Hidden divergence
- Multiple timeframe momentum
- Momentum confirmation
- Momentum shifts
- Volume and Volatility Indicators
- Volume Indicators
- On Balance Volume (OBV)
- Volume Rate of Change
- Accumulation/Distribution
- Money Flow Index
- Volatility Indicators
- Average True Range (ATR)
- Bollinger Band Width
- Keltner Channels
- Standard Deviation
- Combined Analysis
- Volume-price divergence
- Volatility expansion/contraction
- Volume confirmation
- Volatility breakouts
Glossary of Key Terms:
- Moving Average
- MACD
- RSI
- Stochastic
- Divergence
- Overbought
- Oversold
- Signal Line
- Crossover
- Oscillator
- ATR
- Bollinger Bands
- Volume Profile
- Indicator Settings
- Volume Indicators
- Momentum Indicators
- Parameter Optimization
- Confirmation
- False Signal
- Leading Indicator
- Lagging Indicator
- Indicator Combination
Assessment Methods:
- Indicator calculation exercises
- Signal identification practice
- Strategy development projects
- Multi-indicator analysis
- Final module assessment
Resources Provided:
- Indicator reference guide
- Parameter optimization tools
- Strategy templates
- Backtesting frameworks
- Real market examples