The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is the market's "fear gauge." It does not measure price but rather the expectation of…
Understanding the Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP): The True Price of the Day
The Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP) is not just another average. It represents the "true" average price of a stock over…
The Anchor and the River: A Tale of VWAP and Moving Averages (Intermediate)
VWAP and Moving Averages both aim to clarify price action, but they are fundamentally different tools. VWAP is an intraday…
A Deep Dive into Moving Averages (EMA & SMA)
Moving averages are fundamental tools that smooth out price data to reveal the underlying trend, much like a filter clarifies…
An Introduction to the Relative Strength Index (RSI): The Engine’s Tachometer
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and magnitude of price changes. It operates…
A System for Combining Moving Averages and RSI: The Navigator and the Tides
A professional trading approach requires a system, not a collection of standalone signals. A powerful system can be built by…
The Economic Ledger: Understanding the U.S. Trade Deficit
A trade deficit occurs when a country buys more goods and services from the rest of the world (imports) than…
The River of Price: A Beginner’s Guide to Bollinger Bands
Summary (TL;DR) Bollinger Bands are three lines drawn on a financial chart that act as a dynamic channel around a…
The Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is a simple valuation metric that tells you how expensive a company's stock is relative to…
Mastering Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) – The Investor’s Rhythm
Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) is the disciplined strategy of investing a fixed amount of money at regular intervals—for example, $100 every…
