Post of the Day: Positive and Negative Divergence

Published March 16th, 2009 - 10:12 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Student’s Question:
Does it matter in which direction there's a divergence. Hypothetically, if the RSI makes a new high but the price doesn't (the opposite to what's above), can we consider it a divergence too and use to make a trade?



Power Course Instructor’s Response:
Good question...and, yes, it does exist in either direction.

Negative divergence is when the market makes a higher high but the indicator does not. In this instance, one should look for possible selling pressure.

Positive divergence is when the market makes a lower low but the indicator does not. In this instance, one should look for possible buying interest.