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Simple Versatile Forex Strategy With Heiken Ashi Candlestick

    Take advantage of the smoothed Heiken Ashi candlestick with this simple versatile trading strategy.

    It can be used for all trading styles including scalping and day trading.

    Chart Setup

    Indicators: Heiken_Ashi_Smoothed, 144 Period Simple Moving Average
    Preferred time frame(s): Any
    Trading sessions: Any ( Euro and US Session for scalping)
    Preferred Currency pairs: Any

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    Download the Simple Versatile Forex Strategy With Heiken Ashi Candlestick for Metatrader 4.

    EUR/USD 5 Min Chart

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    The 5 minute chart shows you a buy and sell trade.

    Red Heiken Ashi candlestick below the 144 SMA gives sell signal.

    On the contrary, green Heiken Ashi candlestick above the 144 SMA gives buy signal. Click the chart to enlarge.

    Trading Rules

    Buy Rules:

    • Criteria #1: Heiken Ashi candlestick has to close above the 144 period SMA
    • Criteria #2: Heiken Ashi candlestick must be green

    This is your buy entry.

    Stop-loss method:

    1) Place stop below the previous swing low.

    2) Close the trade when opposite signal (sell) is triggered.

    Price Objectives (partial profit taking):

    Book 50% profits at 1:1 risk-to-reward. Book 50% profits at 1:3 (use trailing stop).

    Sell Rules:

    • Criteria #1: Heiken Ashi candlestick has to close below the 144 period SMA
    • Criteria #2: Heiken Ashi candlestick must be red

    This is your sell entry.

    Stop-loss method:

    1) Place stop above the previous swing high.

    2) Close the trade when opposite signal (sell) is triggered.

    Targets: See buy trading rules.