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Trend

Parabolic SAR

PSAR

Plots a trailing stop that accelerates toward the price as a trend extends. When price crosses the stop, the indicator flips direction, signaling a potential reversal. Traders use it to set dynamic exit points.

Tips

PSAR works best in trending markets; in sideways conditions it flips frequently and generates many false signals
Lowering the acceleration factor makes the stop trail more loosely, reducing whipsaws but widening risk per trade

Parameters

AF Start
0.01 - 0.1
AF Increment
0.01 - 0.1
AF Max
0.1 - 0.5