The Hanging Man (Japanese Candlestick Pattern)

Today’s Japanese candlestick pattern is called the “Hanging Man”. It is a reversal pattern that is often found at the peak of an upward trend.
A hanging man must be found during an up trend in order to be meaningful. A hanging man is defined by a small real body, long lower wick, and short or [...]

How to Read Japanese Candlesticks

The most important thing to know about Japanese candlesticks is how to read them. Japanese Candlesticks usually come in two different colors. One color which represents an up day, and a second color which represents a down day. Most trading programs allow you to change the color of your bull and bear candles at will. [...]

Five Reasons to Use Japanese Candlesticks

1.Candlesticks do not lag behind like many indicators do. They give you up to the minute date about the financial instrument you are examining.
2.Candlesticks use patterns which are easy to spot if you know to spot them.Wise traders often take advantage of candlesticks in order to get in earlier on trades.
3.Candlesticks are a great money [...]