Spotting Trend Shifts: Using the Aroon Indicator with Candlestick Patterns for Derivatives Scalping

 Developed by Tushar Chande in 1995, "Aroon" is a Sanskrit word meaning "Dawn’s Early Light". Unlike momentum oscillators that track price velocity, Aroon measures the number of periods since a stock reached its recent high or low within a specific timeframe (usually 25 periods).

It consists of two distinct lines:

• Aroon Up: Measures the strength of the bullish trend by tracking how recently a new high was made.

• Aroon Down: Measures the strength of the bearish trend by tracking how recently a new low was made.

When a line is near 100, it means a new high or low was recorded very recently, signaling a powerful trend.

Scalping with Precision: Using ALMA in Candlestick Patterns for Options Trading

 The Arnaud Legoux Moving Average (ALMA) is a modern smoothing technique designed to reduce noise while preserving trend responsiveness. Unlike traditional moving averages (SMA, EMA), ALMA applies a Gaussian distribution and offset factor to price data, making it more adaptive to short‑term fluctuations. This makes it particularly useful for scalpers in derivatives trading, who rely on quick entries and exits based on candlestick signals.

SILVER: The Versatile Metal — Analyzing Shining Strategic Value and Returns (1990–2025)

 Silver is often overshadowed by gold, but in the modern industrial world, it is arguably the more vital metal. Because it is the most electrically conductive, thermally conductive, and reflective metal on the periodic table, it is often called the "Indispensable Metal."

Silver's discovery dates back to around 5,000 BC in Anatolia (modern Turkey), where it was first mined and used for ornaments. By 3,000 BC, Mesopotamians and Egyptians employed it for currency and jewelry, valuing its luster and malleability. The Greeks (600 BC) introduced silver coins, while the Romans expanded mining in Europe, using it for trade and warfare.

In India, silver's history traces to the Indus Valley Civilization (2,500 BC), where artifacts show its use in beads and vessels. The Mauryan Empire (300 BC) minted silver punch-marked coins ("pana"). During Mughal rule, silver rupees standardized economy. Colonial Britain flooded India with silver, leading to the 1893 rupee devaluation crisis.