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The 3 Bar Play Pattern: Entry, Stop & Target Rules [Updated April 2026]

John McDowell : April 19, 2026

The 3 Bar Play is the natural progression to the strategies we’ve discussed lately regarding the market open. It’s a great addition to the 1...

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ABCD Pattern Day Trading: Setup, Entry & Exit Guide [Updated April 2026]

John McDowell : April 17, 2026

The classic version of the abcd trading pattern is a harmonic pattern consisting of two equal legs A-B and C-D. As a day trading pattern, these two...

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Bull Flag Pattern: How to Spot & Trade It [Updated April 2026]

John McDowell : April 17, 2026

Bull flag trading patterns are one of many patterns that traders study in the markets. Trading patterns are a way to simplify the markets and...

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VCP Pattern: Volatility Contraction Trading Guide [Updated April 2026]

John McDowell : April 17, 2026

The Volatility Contraction Pattern, or VCP, as it has come to be known, has been popularized by Mark Minervini in his books Think and Trade Like a...

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Inverse Head and Shoulders Pattern Explained [Updated April 2026]

John McDowell : April 8, 2026

One of the most recognizable trading patterns in the world is the head and shoulders pattern. However, this pattern is mostly associated with...

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Harmonic Patterns in Stock Trading for Beginners

John McDowell : June 15, 2022
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

What are harmonic patterns in stock trading?

Harmonic patterns are used in technical analysis that traders use to find trend reversals. By using...

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Mean Reversion Trading Strategies Explained

John McDowell : June 2, 2022
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Mean Reversion Definition

Reversion to the mean, or "mean reversion," is just another way of describing a move in stock prices back to an average....