A trailing stop-loss is an advanced order type used in financial trading to protect profits and limit potential losses, a trailing stop-loss allows traders to limit their losses and safeguard their profits.
The Parabolic SAR (Stop and Reverse) is a technical analysis indicator developed by J. Welles Wilder Jr., an American mechanical engineer and technical analyst. Welles Wilder is well-known for his contributions to technical analysis indicators, he introduced the Parabolic SAR in his book "New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems" published in 1978.
The Parabolic SAR indicator is shown on the chart by a series of dots that appear either above or below the price chart. The PSAR trailing stop is a technical analysis tool used in trading to set trailing stop loss orders. It is designed to dynamically adjust the stop loss level based on the dots of the indicator. This allows traders to ride the trend and capture profits while protecting against potential reversals.
How Does the PSAR Trailing Stop Work?
In an uptrend: The dots of the Parabolic SAR start below the price, and as long as the price remains above the dots, the stop loss level trails below the price and if the price surpasses the dots, the stop loss level flips and moves above the price.
In a downtrend: The dots of the Parabolic SAR start above the price, and as long as the price remains below the dots, the stop loss level trails above the price and if the price falls below the dots, the stop loss level flips and moves below the price.
- The distance between the dots and the price determines the level of the trailing stop, and the closer the dots are to the price, the tighter the trailing stop, and vice versa.
Important
It's important to note that like any technical indicator, the Parabolic SAR trailing stop is not foolproof and may not always provide accurate signals, traders should use it in combination with other analysis techniques and risk management strategies to make well-informed trading decisions.
You can add additional risk management and other trade rules yourself or by contacting our development team.
How to Attach Indicator to Chart
You do not need to attach the Parabolic SAR indicator to your chart when you run the cBot, but it is a good idea to visually see the indicator to check the trailing stop loss.
How To View The Source Code
To view the source code for this cBot, you will first need to make sure you have downloaded and installed cTrader Desktop, you can also scroll to the bottom of this page for instructions on how to install the cBot. Once installed you will have the cTrader application open, next you need to navigate to the Automate application and click on the name of the cBot, the source should show in the right-hand window.
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