Trend following
Trading in the direction of the prevailing trend and staying in while it lasts.
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Trend
A sustained directional move: higher highs and higher lows in an…
Moving average
The average price over a set number of periods, plotted as a line…
Algorithmic trading
Using computer programs to generate and execute trades from…
Breakout trading
Entering as price breaks out of a range or pattern, expecting…
Day trading
Opening and closing trades within the same day, so no positions…
Grid trading
Placing orders at regular intervals above and below price. Without…