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When to use leading vs lagging indicators

Technical indicators can be divided into leading and lagging categories. Leading indicators track data used to predict future price action, and lagging indicators confirm trends by plotting price action relative to other metrics such as momentum or volume.

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June 28, 2023 03:58 PM
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