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 +====== Point & Figure Charting ======
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 +===== P&F Basics =====
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 +  * [[:​chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf_basics]] ​ -  This article shows how to construct P&F charts with a step-by-step example. Users will learn how to identify support and resistance as well as how to draw P&F trend lines. ​
 +  * [[:​chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf_scale_time]] ​ -  This in-depth article explores how to use different price intervals to choose a charting timeframe. Intraday intervals can be used for medium-term timeframes, while daily intervals are often best for long-term charts. ​
 +  * [[:​chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf_trendlines]] ​ -  P&F trend lines are unique because they are drawn at a specific angle to represent a certain rate of ascent or descent. This article shows how automatic trend lines appear, when they reverse and how to identify a break. ​
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 +===== Classic Patterns =====
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 +With well over a dozen P&F patterns, there is often an active or developing pattern on a P&F chart. Identifying these patterns and the confirming breakout form an essential part of the P&F analysis process. ​
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 +  * [[:​chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf_bullish_bo|Bullish Breakout Patterns]] ​ -  Double Top Breakout, Triple Top Breakout, Spread Triple Top Breakout and Quadruple Top Breakout are covered in this group. ​
 +  * [[:​chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf_bearish_bd|Bearish Breakdown Patterns]] ​ -  Double Bottom Breakdown, Triple Bottom Breakdown, Spread Triple Bottom Breakdown and Quadruple Bottom Breakdown are covered in this group. ​
 +  * [[:​chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf_signal_reversed|Bearish and Bullish Signal Reversed]] ​ -  These patterns resemble a rising flag or falling flag on a classic bar chart. ​
 +  * [[:​chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf_catapults|Bullish and Bearish Catapults]] ​ -  Many P&F aficionados consider catapult signals to be the strongest. Catapults mark a classic breakout, a mild correction, and a continuation breakout. ​
 +  * [[:​chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf_triangles|Bullish and Bearish Triangles]] ​ -  These patterns resemble triangles in bar charts, but a basic P&F signal is required for confirmation. ​
 +  * [[:​chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf_traps|Bull and Bear Traps]] ​ -  These patterns are exactly what they sound like. A bear trap suckers the sellers before rallying, while a bull trap suckers the buyers before declining. ​
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 +===== Price Objectives =====
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 +Price Objectives can be formulated from classic P&F patterns and basic price movements. Chartists can also compute their own Price Objectives using the Vertical Count Method or the Horizontal Count Method. ​
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 +  * [[:​chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf_price_objectives|Breakout & Reversal Method]] ​ -  This article details the methodology for Price Objectives based on the Breakout Method and the Reversal Method. ​
 +  * [[:​chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf_horizontal_count|Horizontal Count Method]] ​ -  The width of the P&F pattern is often central to its potency. The wider the pattern, the more important the break. This article shows how to compute a Price Objective using that width. ​
 +  * [[:​chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf_vertical_count|Vertical Count Method]] ​ -  Sometimes strength begets strength as a strong move (long column) can signal the start of an extended move. In this case, chartists can use the column height to obtain a Price Objective. ​
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 +===== P&F Indicators =====
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 +Chartists can apply trend lines, moving averages, Bollinger Bands and Volume-by-Price to P&F charts at StockCharts.com. While the basic formulas and principles remain the same, P&F indicators are unique and different from their bar chart cousins. ​
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 +**Learn More:** [[:​chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf_indicators|P&​F Indicators]]
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 +===== Scans and Alerts =====
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 +P&F Pattern Alerts can be found at end of the [[https://​stockcharts.com/​def/​servlet/​SC.scan|Predefined Scans Page]]. These are based on daily data. StockCharts.com provides daily alerts for more than 15 P&F patterns on various exchanges.
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 +**Learn More:** [[:​chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf_alerts|P&​F Pattern Alerts]]
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 +Chartists can also scan for specific P&F patterns using daily data and the drop-down menu for P&F Patterns on the [[https://​stockcharts.com/​def/​servlet/​ScanUI|Advanced Scan Workbench]]. Over 20 P&F patterns and criteria are included in this drop-down menu. Users can combine these P&F patterns with other non-P&F criteria to create truly unique scans. ​
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 +{{:​chart_analysis:​pnf_charts:​pnf-userdefscan.png|P&​F User-defined Scans}}
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