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Parabolic SAR

The Parabolic SAR Technical Indicator was developed for analyzing trending markets. It is similar to a Moving Average but moves with higher acceleration and changes its position based on the price. In an Up Trend, the indicator is below the prices, and in a Down Trend, it is above the prices.

When the price crosses the Parabolic SAR lines, the indicator turns, and its values are situated on the other side of the price. This turn indicates the end of a trend, a correction stage, or a change in direction. It uses the maximum or minimum price of the previous period as the starting point.

The Parabolic SAR is an excellent indicator for identifying exit points. Long positions should be closed when the price falls below the SAR line, and short positions should be closed when the price rises above the SAR line. It is recommended to only hold open positions in the direction of the SAR movement. The indicator can also be used as a trailing stop line.

If a long position is open (price above the SAR line), the Parabolic SAR line will move up regardless of the price direction. The length of the SAR line movement depends on the scale of the price movement.