Lines
Trend by angle
A trend line that shows its angle, useful for comparing how steep different trends are.
La idea en pocas palabras
A trend that gets steeper is accelerating; one that flattens is tiring. Seeing the angle as a number makes comparisons easy.
Cómo se calcula
Draw like a trend line; the angle is measured on the screen (it changes if you zoom).
angle = arctangent(vertical distance ÷ horizontal distance) on screenCómo usarlo
- Compare the steepness of successive legs of a trend.
- Very steep angles are rarely sustainable.
Sacar conclusiones
- Angles depend on the zoom level: compare them only at the same zoom.
Ejemplo
The first leg of a rally is drawn at 35°, the second at 55°: the trend has accelerated, which often comes near the end.
Los precios de los ejemplos son ilustrativos.
Ten cuidado con
- Screen angles are not a property of the market itself.
Un poco de historia
Angle-based analysis is associated with W. D. Gann's work in the early 20th century.
Solo contenido educativo. Ningún indicador ni patrón predice el futuro, y nada de lo aquí expuesto es asesoramiento de inversión.