INDICATORS

Understand the indicators behind these signals

Technical indicators help traders measure momentum, trend, overextension and participation. Use this hub to understand the main indicators connected to screened stock ideas on MyStockHarbor, then go deeper into the individual guides below.

Why these indicators matter
Indicators do not replace price action, but they can help traders organise what they are seeing on a chart. Some indicators focus on momentum, some on trend direction, and some on volume or longer-term structure. The goal is not to memorise formulas, but to understand what each indicator is trying to highlight.
Understand RSI
Read how RSI can help identify oversold and overbought zones.
Learn MACD Divergence
MACD can help confirm momentum shifts, trend strength and divergence.
Stocks With High RSI
Learn what high RSI can mean when momentum becomes extended.
Stocks With Low RSI
Explore how traders use low RSI readings to review stretched downside moves.
Stocks With Unusual Volume
See why unusual volume can matter when reviewing breakouts and momentum.
Stocks Above 200 Day Moving Average
Understand how traders use the 200-day moving average as a long-term trend filter.

Common types of stock indicators

Momentum indicators such as RSI and MACD help traders judge whether buying or selling pressure may be strengthening or fading. These tools are often used when reviewing oversold stocks, overbought stocks and divergence setups.

Trend filters such as the 200-day moving average help traders step back and judge the bigger picture. A stock trading above or below a major moving average can change how a setup is interpreted.

Volume-based clues can also matter. Unusual volume does not guarantee anything, but it can help confirm whether a breakout, pullback or momentum move is attracting real participation.

NEXT STEP

Put the indicators into live chart practice

Once you understand what an indicator is measuring, the next step is to see it on real charts. Use the Dashboard to inspect symbols one by one, or use Stock Pickers to find screened ideas that may already match the kinds of signals you are learning about.