Williams %R
Williams %R is the fast inverted-scale momentum oscillator built by Larry Williams in 1973. Learn the 14-period formula, the three signal types, and the five rules that keep %R trading disciplined on Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty.
Technical Indicators
Comprehensive guide to technical indicators for Indian market trading. Covers RSI, MACD, Moving Averages, Bollinger Bands, Stochastic, ADX, and more with optimal settings and strategies.
Pivot Points
Pivot Points are pre-calculated intraday support and resistance derived from the previous session. Learn the classic formula, the five variants, bounce vs breakout strategies, and the five rules that keep Pivot trading mechanical.
Fibonacci Retracements: The Complete Trading Guide
Fibonacci retracements plot the 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8% and 78.6% levels on a price swing. Learn how to draw them, why the 61.8% golden pocket matters, and five rules that keep beginner traders out of trouble on NSE/BSE.
OBV: On-Balance Volume Explained for Traders
Quick Answer: On-Balance Volume (OBV) is a cumulative volume indicator that reveals institutional accumulation and distribution. Volume on up days adds; volume on down days subtracts. The absolute number is meaningless — track the trend instead. OBV divergence (price up while OBV down) predicts reversals before they happen. Published February 27, 2026 · Last refreshed … Read more
ATR: Average True Range Explained
Quick Answer: ATR (Average True Range) measures how much a stock typically moves per period, combining intraday gaps and regular high-low ranges. Use it to place volatility-adjusted stops (1.5-2× ATR) and size positions consistently (Risk ÷ ATR). It never tells direction — only magnitude. Published February 26, 2026 · Last refreshed April 27, 2026. Prices … Read more
Stochastic Oscillator
Quick Answer: The Stochastic Oscillator measures where a stock’s closing price sits within its 14-day high-low range (0-100 scale). It generates %K and %D lines that spot momentum shifts — especially powerful for timing entries in ranging markets. Above 80 = overbought · below 20 = oversold. Published February 25, 2026 · Last refreshed April … Read more
ADX: Measuring Trend Strength with the Average Directional Index
Quick Answer: ADX answers the question every trader asks: “Is this trend real, or will it reverse?” It measures trend strength (not direction) on a 0-100 scale. ADX above 25 = strong tradeable trend · below 20 = choppy ranging market where trend-following loses money. Published February 24, 2026 · Last refreshed April 27, 2026. … Read more
Supertrend Indicator: ATR-Based Trend Following and Trailing Stop
Supertrend is a trend-following indicator that combines Average True Range (ATR) with a dynamic trailing line. It plots as a single line on the chart: green below price in uptrends, red above price in downtrends. When price closes through the line, the trend flips and the line switches colour and position. Supertrend doubles as an … Read more
Bollinger Bands: Volatility Indicator with Squeeze, Walking, and Mean Reversion
Bollinger Bands are a volatility indicator developed by John Bollinger in the 1980s. Three bands are plotted on the price chart: a middle band (20-period simple moving average), an upper band (middle + 2 standard deviations), and a lower band (middle – 2 standard deviations). The bands expand when volatility rises and contract when volatility … Read more
MACD Basics: The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Explained
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is a momentum-trend indicator developed by Gerald Appel in 1979. It measures the relationship between two exponential moving averages of price, plotted as a line along with a signal line and histogram. MACD works in two modes: short-term crossovers between the MACD and signal lines, and longer-term regime changes … Read more