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Stochastic Oscillator

Stochastic Oscillator

The Stochastic Oscillator is a technical indicator that is used to measure the level of a stock's closing price relative to its price range over a specific period of time. It compares where the current closing price is in relation to the high and low prices of the stock over a given period of time, typically 14 days.
The Stochastic Oscillator is calculated by: -
1- Subtracting the low of the stock's price for the specified period from the current closing price.
2- Dividing that number by the total range of the stock's price for the specified period (high price minus low price)
3- Multiplying the result by 100.
The resulting value is then plotted on a scale of 0 to 100, with readings above 80 indicating that the stock is overbought and readings below 20 indicating that the stock is oversold.
The Stochastic Oscillator can be used in a number of ways in stock trading:
  • To identify overbought or oversold conditions, when the %K line crosses above 80 it is considered to be overbought and when it crosses below 20 it is considered to be oversold.
  • To identify bullish or bearish divergence, when the stock price is making new highs but the %K line is failing to reach new highs, it is considered to be a bearish divergence and a signal of a potential reversal.
  • To identify bullish or bearish crossovers, when the %K line crosses above the %D line, it is considered to be a bullish crossover and a signal of a potential uptrend. Conversely, when the %K line crosses below the %D line, it is considered to be a bearish crossover and a signal of a potential downtrend.
The Stochastic Oscillator is used to identify potential buying or selling opportunities by indicating whether a stock is overbought or oversold. A stock that is overbought may be due for a price correction, while a stock that is oversold may be due for a price rebound. Traders also use the Stochastic Oscillator to identify potential bullish or bearish divergence between the indicator and the stock's price, which can be a sign of a potential trend reversal.
It's worth noting that the Stochastic Oscillator is a lagging indicator, which means that it is based on past prices and may not be able to predict future price movements. It is best used in conjunction with other indicators and analysis to make trading decisions.
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