Volatility Indicators
Measuring how much price moves, to size trades and set stops sensibly.
Lessons
- What Volatility Actually IsThe size of price swings, not their direction — and why it clusters in bursts.
- Bollinger BandsBands that breathe with volatility — how to read squeezes and expansions.
- Average True Range (ATR)A single number for how far a stock typically moves — perfect for sizing stops.
- Keltner ChannelsAn ATR-based channel that pairs neatly with Bollinger Bands to confirm breakouts.
- Calm Markets, Wild MarketsStrategies that thrive in quiet markets often die in violent ones. Match the tool to the weather.