Video 27 A&B: Head and Shoulders Flashcards
Major Reversals usually need at least 5 big bars or 10 small bars in both reversal legs (Legs 1 and 2). 40% chance of a swing trade.
If legs have fewer bars, only Minor Reversal likely (scalp trade). Then either Trading Range or trend resumption.
Every Head and Shoulders Pattern is a trading range, and a breakout would be a trading range breakout.
Example of Head and Shoulders breakout of a Bear Trend. See Photo
Most head and shoulder reversals are minor and lead to trading ranges
Same: Most head and shoulder reversals are minor and lead to trading ranges. You need some evidence/sign that the bears are strong (in this case). They need a Break Out below the bull trend line.
Again, you need a strong break below the trend line to get a major reversal after Head and Shoulders Pattern
A typical way to enter a head and Shoulder is with a stop below the neckline. The neckline is either a line drawn from the pullback after the left shoulder. See photo