The Cumulative Volume Index function determines the momentum of the market by calculating the cumulative difference between the volumes of the advancing and declining issues. he Cumulative Volume Index resembles On Balance Volume, or OBV, in some respects. Both indexes were developed to demonstrate if volume is flowing into or out of the market.The CVI takes into consideration … [Read more...]
Negative Volume Index Explained
Negative Volume Index is based on days when volume is down from the previous day. Positive Volume Index is based on days when volume is up on the previous day.Basically it is an index that focuses on days where the volume has significantly decreased from the previous day's trading. The Negative Volume Index was introduced by Norman Fosback and is often used in conjunction with … [Read more...]
Memory-Of-Price Strategy
Memory-Of-Price Strategy is a trading strategy that is set up on the assumption of the support and resistance points of double tops and double bottoms exert an influence on future price action after they have been broken. The thesis behind this setup is that it takes an enormous amount of buying power to exceed the value of the prior range of the double top breakout and vice … [Read more...]
What are Currency Options?
Currency Option is a contract that grants the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell currency at a specified exchange rate during a specified period of time. For this right, a premium is paid to the broker, which will vary depending on the number of contracts purchased. Currency options are one of the best ways for corporations or individuals to hedge against … [Read more...]
What Are the Benefits of Owning Common Stock?
What Is Common Stock? Common stock is the most basic kind of stock that a company can emit. Owning common stock from a company means that the stockowner owns a piece of the company. This ownership can be executed through his voting rights: one share, one vote. Proprietors of common stock can choose the members of the board and even decide determined policies. Besides the … [Read more...]