Slow Stochastic vs Parabolic SAR vs Vortex Indicator (VI)
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Slow Stochastic vs Parabolic SAR vs Vortex Indicator (VI)

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General Information Comparison

Characteristics Comparison

  • Lagging or Leading 🏁
    Indicates whether the trading indicator is a lagging or leading type, reflecting its predictive nature.
    For all*
    • Lagging
      Indicators that confirm trends after they have started

  • Complexity Level 🧑
    Indicates the level of expertise required to effectively use the indicator
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  • Popularity 🏆
    Indicates how widely used and recognized the indicator is in the trading community
    Slow Stochastic
    • High
      The popularity of Slow Stochastic among traders is considered High. Widely used and trusted indicators in the trading community
    Parabolic SAR
    • Medium
      The popularity of Parabolic SAR among traders is considered Medium. Indicators with balanced adoption and potential effectiveness
    Vortex Indicator (VI)
    • Low
      The popularity of Vortex Indicator (VI) among traders is considered Low. Indicators with lower adoption but potential unique insights

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    An intriguing or lesser-known fact about the trading indicator
    Slow Stochastic
    • Developed by George Lane in the 1950s
    Parabolic SAR
    • SAR stands for "Stop And Reverse"
    Vortex Indicator (VI)
    • Inspired by the vortex concept in fluid dynamics

  • Sarcastic Fact 😉
    A humorous or ironic observation about the trading indicator
    Slow Stochastic
    • Sometimes called the "snail" of indicators due to its slow-moving nature
    Parabolic SAR
    • It's like a clingy ex - always trying to catch up with the price
    Vortex Indicator (VI)
    • It's like a weather vane for market trends

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.
    Parabolic SAR
    • 1-Hour
      Parabolic SAR is most effective for 1-Hour timeframes. Indicators optimized for analyzing market data on a 1-hour timeframe
    • 4-Hour
      Parabolic SAR is most effective for 4-Hour timeframes. Indicators designed for analyzing market data on a 4-hour timeframe

Technical Details Comparison

Evaluation Comparison

Performance Metrics Comparison

Alternatives to 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
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
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
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
Fast Stochastic
Known for Rapid Momentum Shifts
🔀 is more versatile than Slow Stochastic
🔧 is more customizable 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
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
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
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