Summary of Advanced Elliott Wave | Trading Education
Main Ideas and Concepts
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Elliott Wave Theory Overview:
The presentation delves deeper into advanced techniques for trading using Elliott Wave Theory. Key principles include understanding Wave Structures, channeling, and psychological factors influencing market movements.
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Key Rules of Elliott Wave:
- Wave 2 cannot go below Wave 1.
- Wave 4 cannot go below the beginning of Wave 3.
- Wave 3 is never the shortest wave.
- Additional rules include:
- Wave 1 must be an impulse or leading diagonal.
- Wave 2 cannot be a triangle.
- Wave 3 must be an impulse.
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Psychology of Waves:
Wave 2 is typically sharp (zigzag) due to market psychology, while Wave 4 is more shallow and sideways following a strong move. The psychology behind each wave is crucial to understanding market corrections.
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Channeling Techniques:
Channeling is vital for identifying trends and potential reversal points. Drawing parallel lines from significant points helps traders anticipate market behavior.
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Truncation and Zigzag Rules:
Truncation occurs when the fifth wave fails to exceed the price extreme of Wave 3. Zigzag Patterns have specific rules regarding their structure and relationships between waves.
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Fibonacci Relationships:
Understanding common Fibonacci ratios is essential for predicting price movements within Wave Structures. Key ratios include 50% to 62% retracement for Wave 2 and extensions for Wave 5.
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Trading Setups:
- Basing Patterns: Look for strong declines followed by retracements for low-risk entries.
- Ending Diagonal Reversals: Recognize wedge patterns at the end of larger moves.
- Identifying Wave 4 End Points: Use Channeling Techniques to find potential reversal points after corrections.
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Common Mistakes:
Many traders misinterpret Wave Structures or fail to measure correctly, leading to poor trading decisions. It's crucial to consider the context of wave movements and not rely solely on mechanical systems.
Methodology and Instructions
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Channeling Technique:
Draw a line from the low of Wave 1 to the high of Wave 3. Extend a parallel line from the bottom of Wave 2 to anticipate where price may react.
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Identifying Wave Structures:
Look for five-wave movements to establish trends. Use rate of change indicators to scan for significant highs and lows.
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Fibonacci Measurement:
Measure from the beginning of a significant wave to predict potential retracement levels. Use both arithmetic and log scales for accurate measurements.
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