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Parabolic SAR

Indicators II

Dots that chase price

SAR dots trail below price in uptrends and flip above on reversal. A built-in trailing stop that accelerates as the trend runs. In chop, the dots flip constantly: stand aside.

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Best use of Parabolic SAR?

  1. Entry timing in ranges
  2. Trailing an exit in a strong trend correct
  3. Volume analysis

It's an exit machine: it ratchets your stop behind a runner and gets you out on the turn.

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