Relative Strength Index (RSI) vs Slow Stochastic vs Fast Stochastic
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Relative Strength Index (RSI) vs Slow Stochastic vs Fast Stochastic

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General Information Comparison

Characteristics Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    An intriguing or lesser-known fact about the trading indicator
    Relative Strength Index (RSI)
    • Created by J. Welles Wilder
    Slow Stochastic
    • Developed by George Lane in the 1950s
    Fast Stochastic
    • Often used in conjunction with Slow Stochastic for confirmation

  • Sarcastic Fact 😉
    A humorous or ironic observation about the trading indicator
    Relative Strength Index (RSI)
    • The only thing relative about it is how relatively often it's misused
    Slow Stochastic
    • Sometimes called the "snail" of indicators due to its slow-moving nature
    Fast Stochastic
    • Nicknamed the "hare" in contrast to Slow Stochastic's "tortoise"

Application Comparison

  • Timeframe 🕑
    The time intervals or periods for which the trading indicator is most effective or commonly used.
    For all*
    • Daily
      Indicators optimized for daily chart analysis, suitable for swing and position traders.
    Relative Strength Index (RSI)
    • 1-Hour
      Relative Strength Index (RSI) is most effective for 1-Hour timeframes. Indicators optimized for analyzing market data on a 1-hour timeframe
    • 4-Hour
      Relative Strength Index (RSI) is most effective for 4-Hour timeframes. Indicators designed for analyzing market data on a 4-hour timeframe
    Fast Stochastic
    • Hourly
      Fast Stochastic is most effective for Hourly timeframes. Indicators tailored for hourly chart analysis, ideal for day traders and short-term strategies.

Technical Details Comparison

Evaluation Comparison

Performance Metrics Comparison

Alternatives to Relative Strength Index (RSI)
Directional Movement Index (DMI)
Known for Strength Of Price Movement
🔀 is more versatile than Slow Stochastic
🔧 is more customizable than Slow Stochastic
⭐ is rated higher overall than Slow Stochastic
Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)
Known for Trend Strength And Direction
💻 is easier to use than Slow Stochastic
🔀 is more versatile than Slow Stochastic
🔧 is more customizable than Slow Stochastic
⭐ is rated higher overall than Slow Stochastic
Simple Moving Average (SMA)
Known for Smooth Price Movements
💻 is easier to use than Slow Stochastic
🔀 is more versatile than Slow Stochastic
⭐ is rated higher overall than Slow Stochastic
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
Known for Smooth Price Movements
💻 is easier to use than Slow Stochastic
🔀 is more versatile than Slow Stochastic
🔧 is more customizable than Slow Stochastic
⭐ is rated higher overall than Slow Stochastic
Triple Exponential Average (TRIX)
Known for Filtering Out Market Noise
🔀 is more versatile than Slow Stochastic
🔧 is more customizable than Slow Stochastic
⭐ is rated higher overall than Slow Stochastic
Elder Triple Screen
Known for Trend-Momentum Alignment
🔀 is more versatile than Slow Stochastic
🔧 is more customizable than Slow Stochastic
⭐ is rated higher overall than Slow Stochastic
Awesome Oscillator (AO)
Known for Simplicity And Effectiveness
💻 is easier to use than Slow Stochastic
🔀 is more versatile than Slow Stochastic
🔧 is more customizable than Slow Stochastic
⭐ is rated higher overall than Slow Stochastic
Momentum Indicator
Known for Price Velocity
💻 is easier to use than Slow Stochastic
🔀 is more versatile than Slow Stochastic
⭐ is rated higher overall than Slow Stochastic
Chande Momentum Oscillator (CMO)
Known for Momentum Measurement
🔀 is more versatile than Slow Stochastic
🔧 is more customizable than Slow Stochastic
⭐ is rated higher overall than Slow Stochastic
Bollinger Bands
Known for Volatility And Trend Strength
💻 is easier to use than Slow Stochastic
🔀 is more versatile than Slow Stochastic
🔧 is more customizable than Slow Stochastic
⭐ is rated higher overall than Slow Stochastic