Free article in PDF about Heikin-Ashi published in the IFTA Journal (International Federation of Technical Analysts) by Dan Valcu, CFTe
ABSTRACT :
One thousand traders, one thousand profiles.
But one single element works like glue for all market participants and pushes prices up and down : The continuous quest to identify trends and positions on the correct side of them. What “correct” means is a different story for everyone and depends on the individual profile (time frame, capital and risk management, perception of the external stimuli).
This article introduces and discusses a lesser-known Japanese trend technique, heikin-ashi, that from its beginnings was used to filter out price noise in any time frame. Like many of the Japanese charting techniques, heikin-ashi is a visuel add-on to any trader’s existent decision tools. Since almost everything can be quantified, the technical indicators derived from the original heikin-ashi candle formulas are a step forward towards a more complete and less risky trend technique.
In the end, heikin-ashi becomes a tool that appeals to both sides of the trader’s brain: Right (heikin-ashi original visual charts) and Left (analytical, new heikin-ashi technical indicators).
If the sequence Identification – Analysis – Decision – Execution is high on trader’s priority list then this simple trend technique is an excellent choice to reduce its duration and increase confidence in the decisions taken.
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