There is no single best time frame, but most intraday traders in India use the 5-minute or 15-minute chart for entries, with a 1-hour or daily chart to check the broader direction. The 15-minute chart gives fewer, cleaner signals and suits beginners who can’t watch the screen every second. The 5-minute chart gives more trades […]
What is the MACD histogram?
The MACD histogram is the set of bars that shows the gap between the MACD line and its signal line. Tall bars mean momentum is strong; shrinking bars mean momentum is slowing. The calculation is simple: histogram equals MACD line minus signal line. When the MACD line is above the signal line, the bars sit […]
Who should join Upside’s Research Analysis course?
The Research Analysis course is for people who want to work as equity research analysts or become SEBI-registered Research Analysts, and for serious investors who want to write proper stock research. It also prepares you for the NISM Series XV exam. A SEBI-registered RA can publish research reports and recommendations. To register, you need the […]
What is a MACD crossover?
A MACD crossover is when the MACD line crosses its signal line. A cross above the signal line is read as bullish momentum, and a cross below it as bearish momentum. MACD is built from two exponential moving averages, usually 12 and 26 periods. The MACD line is the gap between them. The signal line […]
What is the 200-day moving average and why is it important?
The 200-day moving average is the average closing price of a stock over its last 200 trading sessions, drawn as a line on the chart. Traders and investors use it as a quick test of the long-term trend: price above it usually means the bigger trend is up, below it means the trend is weak. […]
What is NISM Series V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors)?
To distribute mutual funds in India and earn commission, you need to pass NISM Series V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors). Without passing it, you cannot get the registration (ARN) that AMCs require before they pay you. The exam covers how mutual funds are structured, types of schemes, NAV calculation, SIPs, risk-o-meter, taxation basics, KYC rules and […]
What is a golden cross and a death cross?
A golden cross happens when a shorter moving average, usually the 50-day, crosses above a longer one, usually the 200-day. A death cross is the opposite: the 50-day crosses below the 200-day. Traders read them as signs of a longer-term trend change. Because both averages are slow, these crossovers happen only after a sizeable move […]
Can Fibonacci retracement be used for intraday trading?
Yes, Fibonacci retracement can be used intraday, typically on 5-minute or 15-minute charts, by drawing it on the day’s main swing. It tends to work best on liquid stocks and index futures, and on days with a clear directional move. The method is the same as on daily charts. Identify a clear intraday swing, for […]
Which Fibonacci levels matter most to traders?
The 38.2%, 50% and 61.8% retracement levels get the most attention from traders. The 61.8% level, often called the golden ratio, is especially popular as a last line of support in a healthy trend. Each level tends to suggest something about the strength of the trend: Here is a hypothetical case. Nifty futures rally 1,000 […]