Head and Shoulders

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A head and shoulders pattern is formed by two shoulders, a head, and a neckline. The pattern is confirmed when the price breaks below the neckline.
The shape of this chart pattern can be deceptive because it may look as if there are three peaks instead of two shoulders and one head (which would make it a triangle). However, this difference in appearance is due to perspective; when looking at a chart from above or below--the perspective we see most often--it becomes difficult to determine where one peak ends and another begins.

The head and shoulders pattern is a reversal chart pattern that is used to identify trend reversals in the financial markets. It is characterized by a peak (the "head"), followed by a higher peak (the "left shoulder"), followed by a lower peak (the "right shoulder"), and a neckline that connects the lows of the pattern.

When the price of an asset breaks below the neckline, it is considered a sell signal, and the trader would sell the asset. Conversely, if the price of an asset breaks above the neckline, it is considered a buy signal, and the trader would buy the asset. The head and shoulders pattern is often used in stock, commodity, and currency markets to make trading decisions.

The head and shoulders pattern is one of the most famous chart patterns because it has been known to occur in many different markets over time. In this pattern, there are two peaks (the left shoulder and head) with a valley between them (the right shoulder). The price action then repeats itself by forming another peak (a new head) followed by another valley before returning back up towards its previous high point again--which completes the cycle! This might seem confusing but once we look at an example from our own life experience we'll understand why this works so well: imagine if someone told you they were going out tonight but then canceled last minute because their boss needed them at work late into evening hours? Wouldn't that make sense? Well think about how much more disappointed people would feel about missing out on something special like seeing their favorite band perform live versus having dinner with friends where nothing exciting happens except eating food together...it makes sense doesn't it?!

However, it's important to note that chart patterns are not always reliable and can be subject to interpretation, so it's best to use them in conjunction with other forms of analysis and be mindful of potential false signals.

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