Indicators and patterns
Plain meanings for scores, tags, and pattern names in the app.
Page screenshot
Screenshot coming soon — add desktop.png under static/tutorials/indicators-patterns/.
Step-by-step
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Scores
Total score, Base Q, Vol Q, Fail risk, RS rank, and decision quality are separate inputs to the card sort — not one hidden number.
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Stages
Stage 1–4 labels follow Weinstein-style trend buckets: basing (1), uptrend (2), top (3), decline (4). Stage 2 variants mark early vs established uptrends.
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Pattern names
VCP, cup-and-handle, Darvas box, HTF, etc. map to rule sets in the scan — see /patterns/ for longer definitions.
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Signal labels
Very Strong through Weak are score-band shorthand on cards. They describe the row, not an action.
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Tags vs scores
Tags (Vol Dry, Active Breakout) describe shape; scores quantify blend factors. Both can appear on one card.
Detailed reference
RS rank
0–100 vs other names in the same scan. Higher means stronger relative performance in that cross-section.
Volume quality (Vol Q)
Summarizes volume shape — dry-up in a base, surge on a break, etc.
Base quality (Base Q)
How tight and shallow the base looked to the rules.
Failure risk
Flags for false breaks, late bases, or stretched price in the model.
Readiness and decision quality
Extra labels that combine pivot distance and other fields. They sort the list — they are not trade instructions.
Common tags
- VCP — shrinking pullbacks and lower volume.
- Vol Dry — lighter volume on the right of the base.
- Active Breakout — break confirmed in scan rules.
- Breakout Retest — pull back to pivot after a break.
- HTF — high tight flag pattern flag.
- Darvas Box — break above box top.
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FAQ
What does the Indicators & patterns tutorial cover?
Plain meanings for scores, tags, and pattern names in the app.
Is the Indicators & patterns tutorial investment advice?
No. Swing Edge tutorials explain scan data and app features for your own research. They do not recommend buying, selling, or holding any security.
How do I get started with Indicators & patterns on Swing Edge?
Scores: Total score, Base Q, Vol Q, Fail risk, RS rank, and decision quality are separate inputs to the card sort — not one hidden number.