To: Johnny Canuck who wrote (59630 ) 8/6/2024 7:27:17 PM From: Johnny Canuck Read Replies (1) | Respond to The Wyckoff trading method is a technical analysis approach developed by Richard Wyckoff in the early 1900s. It's designed to help traders understand market trends and make informed trading decisions. Here's a simplified explanation for a grade 12 student:The Wyckoff method is based on three key principles:The law of supply and demand: This law states that price movements are determined by the balance between supply and demand. When there's more demand than supply, prices go up. When there's more supply than demand, prices go down. The law of cause and effect: Every significant price movement is the result of an underlying cause. By studying price and volume patterns, traders can identify these causes and predict future price movements. The law of effort versus result: This principle compares the trading volume (effort) with the resulting price movement. If there's a mismatch between effort and result, it may signal a potential trend reversal. Accumulation: This is when large investors (often called "smart money") start buying an asset at low prices. The price tends to move sideways during this phase. Markup: After accumulation, the price starts to rise as more investors buy in. Distribution: At this stage, the smart money starts selling their holdings to take profits. The price often moves sideways again. Markdown: Finally, the price starts to fall as more investors sell. Determine the overall market trend. Select stocks that align with this trend. Identify stocks in the accumulation or distribution phase. Analyze if a stock is ready to move. Time trades to take advantage of market turns.
