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LEADING VS LAGGING

Tries to hint before leading move (and often fails); Confirms after lagging move (and is late).

Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Indicators

Leading vs Lagging — Leading tries to hint before the move (and often gets it wrong); Confirms after lagging move (and is late).

WHERE THIS FITS IN

This term comes under Indicators, in the section "GRAMMAR OF INDICATOR". First the words which are applied on every indicator:

RELATED TERMS TO READ

Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Indicator
• Overlay
• Oscillator
• Period / Length
• Smoothing
• Signal
• Divergence
• Confluence
• Repainting
• Whipsaw Signals

To read the entire group and all its examples in one place, see the journal "INDICATORS: FORMULA TOOLS" - this term has been taken from there.

This entry is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. Exchanges change charges, margins, lot sizes and expiry rules from time to time, so verify any figures with your broker or exchange.

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