How Do You Combine Technical Indicators in Your Forex Strategy?

[Mdraghib]

Combining technical indicators is all about using tools that complement each other. A common approach is to pair a trend indicator (like Moving Averages or MACD) with a momentum indicator (like RSI or Stochastic). For example, you might use a 50-day moving average to confirm the trend direction and the RSI to spot overbought or oversold conditions. The key is not to overload your chart use 2–3 indicators that serve different purposes and align with your trading style.

 

[TradeWizards]

There are different methods for combining or obtaining confirmation:
1- Using multiple indicators for entry in the same timeframe at the same time.
2- Using one or more indicators in different timeframes of the same currency.
3- Using one indicator in multiple concordant and non-concordant currencies to find signals.

The best way to avoid human error and strong filtering is to convert the strategy into a specialized indicator or expert advisor using one of the above methods. With this, accurate calculations and charts will be neat and orderly, and the possibility of your profit will be doubled.

 

[Mdraghib]

@TradeWizards

There are several effective methods to combine indicators or obtain confirmation when trading:

1. Using multiple indicators on the same timeframe for a more confident entry.
2. Applying one or more indicators across different timeframes of the same currency pair to get a broader market view.
3. Using a single indicator across multiple related (concordant) or unrelated (non-concordant) currencies to detect potential trading signals.

To reduce human error and apply strong filtering, the most efficient approach is to convert your strategy into a custom indicator or expert advisor (EA) using one of the methods above. This ensures accurate calculations, clean chart visuals, and greater consistency in decision-making — significantly increasing your chances of profitability.

If you're looking to learn more or get started, I highly recommend checking out Exclusive Markets. Their blog and resources have been incredibly helpful in understanding strategies like these and applying them effectively in real trading conditions.