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The Best Way To Trade A Ranging Index (FTSE100)Many Indices will range from time to time, often as the direction for that particular economic zone becomes less clear. That is typical for the FTSE, and at the moment worries around the highly anticipated UK budget are keeping it stalled. This range has been repeated for a long period of time and gives you a gauge of the acceptable value of the Index right now amongst the vast amount of traders/investors alike. It must be understood that an eventual break is likely, either up on risk on, or down on risk off (either globally, or specific to the FTSE and it's investor confidence levels). For me, I like to look short nearer highs, long nearer lows. The longer this goes on, the lower the risk level must be as an inevitable break will come. This is better as oppose to trying to 'guess' where investment will go in, or out of the FTSE. This strategy similarly can be applied to any other index when it stalls or indeed when it is in clear up/downtrend.
CAPITALCOM:UK100
by WillSebastian
FTSE 100 H4 | Potential bullish breakoutThe FTSE 100 (UK100) is trading within a symmetrical triangle chart pattern and could potentially break above it to rise higher. Buy entry is at 8,266.17 which is a potential breakout level. Stop loss is at 8,210.00 which is a level that lies underneath a multi-swing-low support. Take profit is at 8,331.28 which is a multi-swing-high resistance. High Risk Investment Warning Trading Forex/CFDs on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage can work against you. Stratos Markets Limited (www.fxcm.com): CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 62% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Stratos Europe Ltd (www.fxcm.com): CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 59% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Stratos Trading Pty. Limited (www.fxcm.com): Trading FX/CFDs carries significant risks. FXCM AU (AFSL 309763), please read the Financial Services Guide, Product Disclosure Statement, Target Market Determination and Terms of Business at www.fxcm.com Stratos Global LLC (www.fxcm.com): Losses can exceed deposits. Please be advised that the information presented on TradingView is provided to FXCM (‘Company’, ‘we’) by a third-party provider (‘TFA Global Pte Ltd’). Please be reminded that you are solely responsible for the trading decisions on your account. There is a very high degree of risk involved in trading. Any information and/or content is intended entirely for research, educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment or consultation advice or investment strategy. The information is not tailored to the investment needs of any specific person and therefore does not involve a consideration of any of the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any viewer that may receive it. Kindly also note that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking or past performance statements. We assume no liability as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information and/or content provided herein and the Company cannot be held responsible for any omission, mistake nor for any loss or damage including without limitation to any loss of profit which may arise from reliance on any information supplied by TFA Global Pte Ltd. The speaker(s) is neither an employee, agent nor representative of FXCM and is therefore acting independently. The opinions given are their own, constitute general market commentary, and do not constitute the opinion or advice of FXCM or any form of personal or investment advice. FXCM neither endorses nor guarantees offerings of third-party speakers, nor is FXCM responsible for the content, veracity or opinions of third-party speakers, presenters or participants.
FX:UK100Long
by FXCM
FTSE 100 Breaks Consolidation Channel - Is a Retest in Play?Friday’s price action saw the FTSE 100 break and close below a key consolidation channel, raising questions about whether a new phase of volatility is ahead. Let’s dive into the price action across multiple timeframes and explore sector performance to identify any emerging trends. Technical Analysis: • Daily Timeframe Starting with the daily chart, the FTSE kicked off the year on strong footing but has been stuck in a four-month consolidation since. This consolidation range is clearly marked by the May trend high and the August spike low. For context, we’ve added the 50-day and 300-day simple moving averages (SMAs). Over recent months, the FTSE has oscillated around the 50-day SMA, but the more telling indicator is that it has held firmly above the 200-day SMA, signalling that the broader long-term uptrend remains intact. While the FTSE may appear range-bound, that doesn't mean trading opportunities are limited. There's been plenty of momentum on both the long and short sides within this range. For instance, the recent formation of an ascending channel was pushing the market toward previous swing highs. However, Friday's break below this channel hints at the possibility of a retest of the bottom of the broader consolidation range. FTSE 100 Daily Candle Chart Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results • Hourly Timeframe Zooming in to the hourly chart, we get a clearer view of the breakout. Following Friday’s break, today’s price action has moved back up to retest the lower boundary of the broken channel. This sets up a classic ‘break and retest’ scenario—an attractive setup for short-term swing traders looking for opportunities either to ride the downside momentum or catch the rebound. FTSE 100 Hourly Candle Chart Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results 7-Day Sector Snapshot At the sector level, there’s a notable shift that FTSE bears should keep an eye on. Traditionally defensive sectors like Utilities, Consumer Staples, and Healthcare—which have been market leaders over the past few months—have shown signs of weakness over the past seven days. Utilities and Consumer Staples, in particular, were the strongest sectors on a three-month basis, but recent softness suggests a potential shift in sector rotation. The big question is whether this is the start of a larger trend or just a temporary mean reversion within the defensive sector dominance. UK Market 7-Day Sector Snapshot Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results Disclaimer: This is for information and learning purposes only. The information provided does not constitute investment advice nor take into account the individual financial circumstances or objectives of any investor. Any information that may be provided relating to past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results or performance. Social media channels are not relevant for UK residents. Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 83.51% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
CAPITALCOM:UK100
by Capitalcom