Investors and speculators are always looking for an edge in determining the strength and direction of trends. The Heikin Ashi application is one tool that may be able to provide this edge. Similar to the Ichimoku charts, the Heikin Ashi has been a relatively unknown tool that has recently seen a rise in popularity, even though it has been accessible since its introduction almost two decades ago.

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