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Old 06-23-2007, 02:52 PM
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Parabolic SAR indicator

I am continuing posting information about indicators.

So, we have information about Stochastic indicator Stochastic Oscillator
We have the thread about Momentum indicator http://www.forex-tsd.com/indicators-...indicator.html

Now something about Parabolic SAR.

Quote:
Overview

The Parabolic Time/Price System, developed by Welles Wilder,
is used to set trailing price stops and is usually referred
to as the "SAR" (stop-and-reversal).
This indicator is explained thoroughly in Wilder's book,
New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems.

Interpretation

The Parabolic SAR provides excellent exit points.
You should close long positions when the price
falls below the SAR and close short positions
when the price rises above the SAR.

If you are long (i.e., the price is above the SAR),
the SAR will move up every day, regardless of
the direction the price is moving. The amount
the SAR moves up depends on the amount
that prices move.

The Parabolic SAR is plotted as shown in Wilder's book.
Each SAR stop level point is displayed on the day
in which it is in effect. Note that the SAR value
is today's, not tomorrow's stop level.
Wilder, J. Welles. New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems. Greensboro, NC: Trend Research, 1978.
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