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Fundamental analysis focuses on the intrinsic value of the investment target.
Technical analysis, on the other hand, emphasizes price, trading volume, and other supply-demand changes, analyzing investor behavior to identify patterns similar to past price movements.
Although these two methods differ in their approaches to investment judgment, their goal is the same: to achieve higher returns and minimize potential losses.
Both fundamental and technical analysis should be considered from a balanced perspective.
This article will detail the differences between the two methods, giving you a clear understanding of the overall picture.
As mentioned, fundamental analysis focuses on intrinsic value. However, the key indicators differ between forex trading and stock investment.
Economic indicators are data released daily by governments or central banks, closely monitored by investors. These timely indicators reflect the latest market conditions. Some data might not have an immediate impact but are critical for assessing a country’s long-term economic health.
Examples of Economic Indicators:
Time of release
Indicator name
Previous data, forecasts, and results
You can view these details via an economic calendar provided by forex companies.
Monetary policies like interest rate changes or quantitative easing play a crucial role in influencing currency values. For carry trades, monetary policies directly impact swap rates, though analyzing them can be challenging.
Statements by government or central bank officials can significantly influence market movements. Deciphering these statements to understand future policies or economic conditions requires high expertise.
Geopolitical risks, such as conflicts or instability, often make affected economies seem unreliable. Understanding the geopolitical background of a currency is essential for informed trading decisions.
Companies release financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, during earnings reports. These provide insights into a company's financial health.
Equity Ratio: Measures financial stability; higher ratios indicate stability.
Current Ratio: Indicates short-term debt-paying ability; higher ratios suggest safety.
Cash Flow: Tracks cash inflows and outflows, a vital indicator even for profitable companies.
PER (Price-Earnings Ratio): Assesses stock price relative to earnings; lower is better.
PBR (Price-to-Book Ratio): Measures stock price against book value; lower values indicate undervaluation.
ROE (Return on Equity): Measures how effectively shareholder capital generates profit; higher is better.
ROA (Return on Assets): Evaluates overall asset efficiency in generating profit.
Dividend yield is an important indicator for long-term investors, measuring the ratio of dividends to investment cost.
Technical analysis is generally categorized into trend-based and oscillator-based methods.
Widely used to identify market trends. For example:
Golden Cross: Buy signal when the short-term average crosses above the long-term average.
Death Cross: Sell signal when the short-term average crosses below the long-term average.
This Japanese-developed indicator features a "cloud" as a resistance area. It includes five lines (e.g., Base Line, Conversion Line, Lagging Span).
Buy signals: Conversion Line crossing above Base Line.
Sell signals: Conversion Line crossing below Base Line.
Measures price volatility using moving averages and standard deviation.
Reverse trades when prices exceed ±2 standard deviations.
Trend trades when prices move along the upper band.
Values range from 0–100.
Over 70%: Overbought signal; below 30%: Oversold signal.
Tracks momentum by comparing short-term and medium-term averages.
Golden Cross and Death Cross indicate potential market reversals.
Indicates overbought (above 75%) or oversold (below 25%) conditions.
Buy signals: %K crosses above %D.
Sell signals: %K crosses below %D.
| Method | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Analysis | Suitable for long-term investment | Time-consuming to analyze |
| Technical Analysis | Efficient for short-term trades | Unsuitable for long-term trades |
Balancing both approaches is crucial. Here's how they complement each other:
At market lows: Prioritize technical analysis to identify reversals.
In sideways markets: Emphasize fundamental analysis for valuation.
At market highs: Focus again on technical analysis for overvaluation signals.
Fundamental analysis evaluates the economic conditions of countries or companies, while technical analysis uses statistical methods to assess market trends.
Both are essential tools for investment decisions. Combining them can help achieve better investment outcomes.
