I find that when the MACD is above the zero line, the stock tend to go up in the long term. When slow stochastics is low and about to go back up, that’s a good time to buy. I also go by the economic calendar and wait for important economic data before I buy or short.
Trading indicators are best used along with money management and good risk control, using trading indicators alone will not enable you to be a successful trader, even if you learn everything about trading indicators the market is just too random and unless risk is controlled, over time your account will slowly get wiped out, regardless how good a “trader” you think you are.
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You should use trend lines and draw them.
I don’t use many indicators. Reading price is about all you need. Learn to find support and resistance zones and practice correctly drawing trend lines.
If you learn to correctly read price action you’ll be ahead of most traders that rely on indicators.