Stochastic MT4 Indicator

Created by George C. Lane.

This is a momentum indicator designed to show the relation of the current close price relative to the high/low range over a given number of periods using a scale of 0-100. It's based on the assumption that in a rising market the price(s) will close near the high of the range & in a declining market the price(s) will close near the low of the range.

There are typically plotted as 2 lines: %K & %D. %K is the main (fast) line & %D is the signal (slow) line.

Explanation

There are three basic techniques for using the different Stochastic MetaTrader 4 Indicators to generate signals.

Stochastic MetaTrader 4 Indicator Crossovers:

1. %K line / %D line Crossover: A buy signal occurs When the %K line crosses above %D line & a sell signal occurs when the %K line crosses below the %D line.

2. %K line / 50-level Crossover: When the %K line crosses above 50 a buy signal is given. Alternatively, when the %K line crosses below 50 a sell signal is given.

Stochastic MetaTrader 4 Indicator Divergence:

Looking for divergences between the MetaTrader 4 Indicator & price can prove very effective in spotting potential reversal points in price movement. Trade long on Classic Bullish Divergence: Lower lows in price and higher lows in the MetaTrader 4 Indicator; Trade short on Classic Bearish Divergence: Higher highs in price and lower highs in the Indicator.

Overbought Oversold Levels:

The Stochastic MetaTrader 4 Indicator can be used to identify potential overbought and oversold conditions in price movements. An Overbought level is generally described as the indicator being greater than or equal to the 80% level while an oversold level is generally described as the level being less than or equal to the 20 % level. Trades can be generated when the stochastic crosses these levels. A buy signal occurs when the levels declines below 20 % & then rise above that level. A sell signal occurs when the levels rise above 80% & then decline below that level.

Stochastic MT4 Indicator