10 Essential Technical Indicators Every Trader Should Know

Technical indicators are mathematical calculations based on price, volume, or open interest data. They help traders identify trends, momentum, and potential reversal points.

Moving Averages

1. Simple Moving Average (SMA)

The SMA calculates the average price over a specific number of periods. The 50-day and 200-day SMAs are the most widely watched.

• Golden Cross: When the 50-day SMA crosses above the 200-day SMA — bullish signal
• Death Cross: When the 50-day SMA crosses below...