Trends

Higher highs and higher lows

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In this lesson

Identify uptrends, downtrends and ranges using swing highs and lows, and spot the first warning of a trend change.

Key takeaways

An uptrend makes higher highs and higher lows; a downtrend makes lower highs and lower lows.
Sideways highs and lows mean a range — no trend.
The first break of the pattern (e.g. a lower low in an uptrend) is an early warning.
Trading with the trend and buying pullbacks is usually safer than chasing.

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