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Chart Patterns

Descending triangle

Pattern Description:

The descending triangle is a bearish formation that usually forms during a downtrend as a continuation pattern and indicates distribution. Once the horizontal line has been broken, the downside target should correspond to the height of the triangle, projected below the horizontal support line. While this pattern is in the process of formation, volume tends to be low but rises substantially on a break of the support line.

Creating Local Data in MetaStock XV

In this video, you'll learn how to work with and create local data in MetaStock 15.

How to Take a Loss

by Brett N. Steenbarger, Ph.D.

There are quite a few books written on how to make money in the market. Some of them are even written by people who have made money as traders! What you don’t see often, however, are books or articles written on how to lose money. “Cut your losers and let your winners run” is commonsensical advice, but how do you determine when a position is a loser? Interestingly, most traders I have seen don’t formulate an answer to this question when they put on a position. They focus on the entry,...

Is this apple turning sour?

2026-06-05 by Tim Straiton

“Biting into a sour apple” symbolises making decisions that are unpleasant but necessary. In this context it may well be the time for holders of Apple stock to consider hedging their positions. The stock closed at $311.23 on June 4th 20216.

A number of technical warning signs of momentum exhaustion are emerging. The MACD-V indicator is starting to roll over from a relatively high level. The 14 day relative strength index is at 66.5%, having broken its upward trendline.

The 61.8% Fibonacci upside projection target based on the 243.42 to 288.62 range traded between 3rd December 2025 and the 21st Jan 2026 comes in at $316.55 which is close to the recent high of $316.94.

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