Ichimoku Kinko Hyo Indicator Explanation The Ichimoku Kinko Hyo is a comprehensive technical indicator designed to provide insights into the market's trend, support/resistance levels, and momentum, all in one glance. It consists of five main components:
Tenkan-sen (Conversion Line): A fast-moving average. Kijun-sen (Base Line): A slower-moving average. Senkou Span A (Leading Span A): The average of Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen, shifted forward in time. Senkou Span B (Leading Span B): A slower moving average of the high and low price over a period of 52 periods, shifted forward in time. Chikou Span (Lagging Line): The closing price shifted back in time by 26 periods. The Ichimoku indicator is typically used to identify the trend direction, momentum, and support/resistance levels. The cloud formed between Senkou Span A and Senkou Span B is key in identifying the market's overall trend.