One of the most powerful uses of the Average Directional Index (ADX) is to confirm Directional Indicator (DI) crossovers that can signal buying opportunities. In a recent live webinar, John Rowland, ...

ADX stands for Average Directional Movement Index, an oscillator driven by a mathematical derivation used in technical analysis to assess the strength of a price trend in a financial security.

When you first open a stock chart, the complexity can be paralyzing. There are hundreds of mathematical tools — or technical indicators — available, all promising to unlock the market’s secrets. But ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Avalon_Studio / Getty Images Technical indicators are heuristic or pattern-based signals used within technical ...