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John J. Murphy - Technical Analysis of The Financial Markets
John J. Murphy - Technical Analysis of The Financial Markets
INTERNAL TRENDLINES
These are variations of the trendline that don't rely on extreme
highs or lows. Instead, internal trendlines are drawn through the
price action and connect as many internal peaks or troughs as
possible. Some chartists develop a good eye for this type of trend
line and find them useful. The problem with internal trendlines is
that their drawing is very subjective; whereas the rules for draw
ing of more traditional trendlines along the extreme highs and
lows are more exact. (See Figure 4.21c.)
REVERSAL DAYS
Another important building block is the reversal day. This particu
lar chart formation goes by many names-the top reversal day,