If you want to add a useful trend technical indicator to your trades, average directional index (ADX) is a great place to start. This article explains how to use the ADX to improve your trading ...

ADX stands for Average Directional Movement Index, an oscillator driven by a mathematical derivation used in technical analysis to assess the strength of a price trend in a financial security.

Watch and learn to see how our own top chart strategist combines the Average Directional Index with chart patterns to confirm buy signals.

Investors with short-term timeframes often use technical analysis to evaluate price movement and identify trends. Fundamental analysis may not be particularly useful for traders looking to pop in and ...