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What Is It?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A trading range is the band in which a stock, index or other asset moves sideways between two price levels for some time. The price keeps bouncing between a floor and a ceiling rather than moving strongly up or down.Let’s take the example of a stock that moves between \u20b9480 and \u20b9520 for several weeks. It rises to about \u20b9520, falls back to about \u20b9480, and repeats. That band is its range.<\/p>\n

Key Terms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Term <\/strong><\/td>\nMeaning <\/strong><\/td>\nExample <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Support <\/strong><\/td>\nThe lower level where buyers step in and the price stops falling <\/td>\n\u20b9480 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Resistance <\/strong><\/td>\nThe upper level where sellers step in and the price stops rising <\/td>\n\u20b9520 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breakout <\/strong><\/td>\nPrice closes above resistance <\/td>\nClose above \u20b9520<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breakdown <\/strong><\/td>\nPrice closes below support<\/td>\nClose below \u20b9480<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Range-bound <\/strong><\/td>\nA market moving sideways within the band<\/td>\nNifty stuck between two levels <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Why Does the Price Move Sideways?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
    \n
  • Buyers and sellers are evenly matched.<\/li>\n
  • Investors are waiting for news such as quarterly results, RBI policy, the Union Budget or election outcomes.<\/li>\n
  • Traders take profits near the top and buy again near the bottom.<\/li>\n
  • There is no strong trend-driving event.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Process to Identify a Range on a Chart<\/strong><\/h2>\n
      \n
    1. Open a daily or weekly chart of a stock or index such as Nifty 50 or Bank Nifty.<\/li>\n
    2. Look for at least two price bounces from the same lower level.<\/li>\n
    3. Look for at least two price rejections from the same upper level.<\/li>\n
    4. Draw a horizontal line at each level. The space between the lines is the range.<\/li>\n
    5. Check the volume. It is usually lower inside the range and rises sharply on a breakout.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Simple Ways to Trade a Range<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Approach<\/strong><\/td>\nWhen to Act<\/strong><\/td>\nTypical Idea<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Range trading<\/td>\nPrice is inside the band<\/td>\nBuy near support, sell near resistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Breakout trading<\/td>\nPrice closes above resistance with high volume<\/td>\nBuy, expecting an upward trend <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Breakdown trading <\/td>\nPrice closes below support with high volume <\/td>\nSell or avoid buying, expecting a further fall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Worked Example<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Suppose a stock trades between \u20b9480 (support) and \u20b9520 (resistance).<\/p>\n

        \n
      • Buy<\/strong> near \u20b9485.<\/li>\n
      • Stop-loss<\/strong> at \u20b9470, just below support.<\/li>\n
      • Target<\/strong> \u20b9515, just below resistance.<\/li>\n
      • Risk:<\/strong> \u20b915 per share. Reward:<\/strong> \u20b930 per share.<\/li>\n
      • Risk-reward ratio:<\/strong> 1:2, which is a healthy setup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        These numbers are for illustration only.<\/em><\/p>\n

        5 Common Mistakes You Should Avoid<\/strong><\/h2>\n
          \n
        • Buying at resistance.<\/strong> The price often turns back down from there.<\/li>\n
        • No stop-loss.<\/strong> A sudden breakdown can cause big losses.<\/li>\n
        • Acting on a false breakout.<\/strong> Wait for a daily close beyond the level, ideally with higher volume.<\/li>\n
        • Trading a very narrow band.<\/strong> Brokerage, STT and other charges can eat up the small profit.<\/li>\n
        • Ignoring news events.<\/strong> Results, policy announcements and global cues can end a range abruptly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Tips for Indian Traders<\/strong><\/h2>\n
            \n
          • Practise on large, liquid stocks and indices, which respect support and resistance levels better.<\/li>\n
          • Use limit orders to get the price you want.<\/li>\n
          • Add indicators such as RSI or Bollinger Bands for confirmation. An RSI near 30 close to support, or near 70 close to resistance, strengthens the signal.<\/li>\n
          • Keep position sizes small, also risk only 1 to 2% of your capital on a single trade.<\/li>\n
          • Check the broader market before entering. A weak market can push a stock through its support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Quick Recap<\/strong><\/h2>\n
              \n
            • A range is a sideways price band with support at the bottom and resistance at the top.<\/li>\n
            • It forms when buyers and sellers are balanced.<\/li>\n
            • You can trade inside the band or wait for a breakout or breakdown.<\/li>\n
            • Always use a stop-loss, and confirm breakouts with volume.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n

              The best part of learning to spot a sideways market is that it helps you avoid chasing trends that are not there. It also helps find low-risk entry points. You can start by marking support and resistance on a few charts. Make sure that you paper trade first, and move to real money only when you are consistent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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