Understanding how to read a technical chart is one of the most valuable skills any stock trader or investor can learn. At PlayStocks, we make technical charting simple and accessible — even if you’re just starting out. This page is designed to help beginners understand the basics of stock charts, technical indicators, and common chart patterns so you can make more informed trading decisions with confidence.
You’ll learn how to interpret price movements, recognize trends, and spot key signals like support, resistance, and breakouts. We break down complex concepts into easy-to-follow explanations, complete with real examples and clear visuals. Whether you're looking to time your trades better, identify market momentum, or simply build a stronger foundation in technical analysis, you’re in the right place.
Our goal is to give you the practical tools and knowledge needed to read any technical chart and apply it directly to your trading strategy.
Let’s get started and level up your market skills.
Basic Stock Charting
Here you can view a video on the basics
Understanding Trend Lines
Here is a quick video on how to read Trend Lines
BOLLINGER BANDS
Here you can view a video on Bollinger Bands
FIBONACCI SUPPORT & RESISTANCE
Here is a quick video on how to read Fibonacci Support & Resistance
STOCHASTICS
Here you can view a video on Stochastics
MACD
Here is a quick video on Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)
CANDLESTICK INTRO
Here you can view an intro video to Candlesticks
Candlestick Breakout Patterns
Here is a quick video on Candlestick Breakout Patterns
STAR REVERSAL CHART
Here you can view a Star Reversal Chart
STAR REVERSALS
Here is an image of Star Reversals
HAMMERS
Here you can view Hammers
