Bollinger Bands

A middle SMA with upper/lower bands at a multiple of standard deviation. Band squeezes precede volatility expansions; touches can mark extremes in ranging markets.

Category: Technical · Complexity: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

Tags: volatility, retail, technical

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