Maya Chen
Quantitative Editor — Indicators & Systems
Maya writes about the indicators and systematic logic behind the StockSetups scanner — RSI, MACD, ADX, ATR, moving averages, relative strength, and the trend template — and how to combine them into rules without overfitting.
Articles by Maya Chen (17)
Volume Dry-Up (VDU): Spot Low-Volume Consolidations Before a Breakout
A Volume Dry-Up (VDU) is a telltale contraction in trading volume during a price consolidation that often signals an imminent breakout. Learn how to spot and trade it.
Bullish Divergence Explained: Spot Early Reversals with RSI & MACD
Bullish divergence occurs when price makes lower lows but RSI or MACD makes higher lows — a classic sign that bearish momentum is fading before a potential reversal.
Bearish Divergence Explained: Spot Topping Signals with RSI & MACD
Bearish divergence occurs when price makes a higher high but RSI or MACD makes a lower high — a classic warning that momentum is fading before a reversal.
Fibonacci Retracement Levels Explained: Find High-Probability Entry Zones
Fibonacci retracement levels help traders pinpoint where a pullback is likely to pause or reverse. Learn how to draw them correctly and combine them with other signals for higher-probability entries.
Average True Range (ATR) Explained: Smarter Stops and Targets
ATR measures a stock's daily price noise so you can place stops beyond it, size every trade to the same dollar risk, and set profit targets that actually get hit.
The Stochastic Oscillator Explained: How to Spot Overbought and Oversold Swing Setups
The stochastic oscillator measures where a stock closes relative to its recent range — helping swing traders spot overbought and oversold turning points before they happen.
The Golden Cross & Death Cross: How to Trade Moving Average Crossover Signals
The golden cross and death cross are two of the most-watched moving average crossover signals in technical analysis. Here's how to identify them — and use them smartly.
Bollinger Bands Explained: How to Use Volatility to Time Better Entries
Bollinger Bands measure volatility around a moving average, helping traders spot breakout coils, mean-reversion opportunities, and trend strength. Here's how to use them.
VWAP Explained: How to Use Volume Weighted Average Price
VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) is one of the most widely watched intraday benchmarks used by retail and institutional traders alike. Here's how to read and trade it.
Swing Trading vs Day Trading: Which Style Fits You?
Trying to decide between swing trading and day trading? This honest head-to-head covers time, capital, stress, taxes, and the PDT rule so you can choose the right fit.
What Is Swing Trading? A Complete Beginner's Guide
Swing trading is a strategy where traders hold stocks for days to weeks, aiming to capture short-term price moves using chart patterns and technical analysis.
What Is Day Trading? How It Works, Risks, and How to Start
Day trading means buying and selling stocks within a single session. Here's how it works, what it costs, and whether it's right for you.
The RSI Indicator: How to Use Relative Strength Index
Learn how to use the RSI indicator to spot momentum shifts, overbought/oversold conditions, and divergence signals in your swing trading.
MACD Explained: Trading the Moving Average Convergence Divergence
MACD combines two moving averages to reveal momentum shifts. Learn how to read crossovers, histogram bars, and divergence signals.
Moving Averages: SMA vs EMA and How Traders Use Them
Moving averages smooth price noise into clear trend lines. Learn the difference between SMA and EMA, the key lengths traders watch, and how to use them.
Relative Strength: How to Find the Market's Leading Stocks
Learn how relative strength identifies leading stocks before they break out, and why the RS line is one of the most powerful stock-screening filters available.
Volume Analysis: Reading the Conviction Behind Price Moves
Volume is the market's lie detector. Learn how to read relative volume, spot accumulation, and use volume to confirm chart pattern breakouts.