Sunday, August 28, 2011

Good article about using RSI 40/60 and momentum to go long/short

TraderJamie introduced this method: I guess this is a day trade strategy with momentum play.

http://traderjamie.blogspot.com/2011/08/technical-picture-symmetrical-triangle.html

I look for the RSI to move quickly from the lower range to above 60 then dip under. When it crosses back above 60, if momentum is above 0, I go long. Negative divergence of the RSI to higher prices signals a short term top and time to take profits. An orderly consolidation such as the symmetrical continuation triangle below, can allow for a second entry.

The same counter-trend setup works after a rally. Look for the RSI to quickly move from higher readings to below 40. If RSI moves back above 40 and crosses below on negative momentum, it sets up a short. It's important that the inital move in the RSI is quite fluid as is the move in price, otherwise, it could be signalling a minor move within a larger consolidation pattern, which is fine if you're nimble, but if you're not, stay on the sidelines.


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