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Risk DisclaimerRisk Disclaimer
Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk, and
is not suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can
work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade foreign
exchange you should carefully consider your monetary objectives,
level of experience, and risk appetite.
The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of
your deposited funds and therefore you should not speculate with
capital that you cannot afford to lose.
You should be aware of all the risks associated with foreign
exchange trading, and seek advice from an independent advisor if
you have any doubts. Past returns are not indicative of future results.
Your trading results may vary. No representation is being made that
any software or training will guarantee profits or not result in losses
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“Mutually advantageous collaboration of forces to
create an enhanced combined result.”
What is SYNERGY?What is SYNERGY?
Price
Action
Momentum
Market
Strength
Trend
BasicBasic
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MethodMethod
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Price
Action
Support &
Resistance
Volatility
Market
Strength
Momentum
TrendRange
MTF
AdvancedAdvanced
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SYNERGYSYNERGY
““Basic TechniquesBasic Techniques””
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1. Price action
2. Trend
3. Momentum
4. Strength
SYNERGY MethodSYNERGY Method
There are 4 primary market conditions
in a potential trade:

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Average Price Bars
Price Action Channel
Price Action & Trend
Momentum & Strength Traders Dynamic Index
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Average Price Bars (APB)
Price Action Channel (PAC)
Traders Dynamic Index (TDI)
Basic Chart SetupBasic Chart Setup

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Average Price BarsAverage Price Bars
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Provide a better depiction of current market.
Eliminate fluctuations of nominal price action.
Remove the noise of price distortion.
Maintain focus on the underlying trend.
Reveal market strength & consolidation.

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APB vs. CandlesticksAPB vs. Candlesticks
Typical Japanese
Candlesticks
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False exit points!

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Blue and Red
Average Price Bars
overlaid on typical
candlesticks.
No false exit points
…just trending price
bars!
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Average Price Bars
with candlesticks
removed!

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Long Candle Short Candle
haOpen
haOpen
haClose
haClose
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Long Candle
haOpen
haClose Blue Candles signify an uptrend.
Blue candles with no lower wick
indicates a strong uptrend.

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Short Candle
haOpen
haClose
Red candles signify a downtrend.
Red candles with no upper wick
indicates a strong downtrend.
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haOpen
haClose haOpen
haClose
Short CandleLong Candle
Small Body candlesSmall Body candles
A candle with a “small body” surrounded by upper
and lower wicks indicates a trend change or possible
reversible. Consider exiting if in a position, or waiting
for confirmation to enter.

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Positive bars
mean “BUY”
Negative bars
mean “SELL”
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Shorter bar than
previous bar is an
“indication of Change”
A very short bar
means
“Change of Trend”

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““HowHow--To ReadTo Read”” SynergySynergy
Very small red candle with
long upper and lower wicks
Small red candles with upper
and lower wicks
Red candle bodies get
smaller, upper wick appears
Descending long red candles
with no upper wicks
Descending red candles
Short Trend Entry Exit
Change of
Trend
Consolidation
Weak
Strong
Normal
Trend Type
Very small blue candle with
long upper and lower wicks
Small blue candles with
upper and lower wicks
Blue candle bodies get
smaller, lower wick appears
Ascending long blue candles
with no lower wicks
Ascending blue candles
Long Trend
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““CountingCounting””

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1. Check the difference between the HA_Open & HA_Close.
2. 3 – 10 pips difference depending on the time frame.
3. Count the first Average Price Bar (APB) when #2 is satisfied.
4. Once you start a count, continue the count even if a candle
does not satisfy #2.
5. Look to enter a trade between APBs 1, 2, 3.
6. Possible to enter trade on APB 4, if all indicators are good.
7. Look to scale out or potential exit between APBs 5 - 8.
Counting APBsCounting APBs
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1 2 34 56
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7
8
After 5-8 APBs &
outside of PAC…
Price is King!
After 5-8 APBs &
outside of PAC…
Price is King!

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Indicator name = Synergy_HeikenAshi
1. Apply a “Synergy_basic” or “Synergy_2”
template to a chart.
2. Double click on Synergy_HeikenAshi in the
Custom Indicator folder found in the Navigator
window.
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Applying APB IndicatorApplying APB Indicator
1. Go to Navigator window > Custom Indicators > Synergy_HeikenAshi
2. Double left click to attach to chart.
3. Click on “OK”.

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1. Blue candles with no lower wicks = good uptrend.
2. Red candles with no upper wicks = good downtrend.
3. An Average Price Bar with a small body with upper and
lower wicks indicates a possible trend change.
4. To reduce risk, wait for confirmation by monitoring HA_Close.
Remember, using Average Price Bars helps to avoid false exit signals!
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Price Action ChannelPrice Action Channel

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Provides overall trend direction.
Reveals periods of consolidation.
Used primarily as an Entry tool.
Can be used as a Trailing Stop.
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Traditional channels, such as Linear
Regression and Keltner, set outside of
current price activity.
Used to determine upper and lower
boundaries and signal potential
reversal or breakout.
Traditional channels can cause
“reactive” trading!
PAC vs. TraditionalPAC vs. Traditional
ChannelsChannels

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Price Action Channel sets inside of price
movement…instead of outside of price
waiting for the market.
Used by institutional traders and
sophisticated trading programs.
Promotes “responsive” trading!
PAC vs. TraditionalPAC vs. Traditional
ChannelsChannels
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5 period Smooth
MA = Low price.
5 period Smoothed
MA = High price.

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Buy Entry =
HA_Close > PAC High
““Long Entry Condition for PACLong Entry Condition for PAC””
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““Short Entry Condition for PACShort Entry Condition for PAC””
Sell Entry =
HA_Close < PAC Low

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““Stay the TradeStay the Trade””
Long Trend
Average Price Bars tend to rise above and run on
top of channel.
Short Trend
Average Price Bars tend to drop below and run
on bottom of channel.
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Positive bars
riding the top of
the Price Action
Channel
““Buy Long TrendBuy Long Trend””
Nice upward trend of
the Price Action
Channel.

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Negative bars riding the
bottom of the Price
Action Channel
““Sell Short TrendSell Short Trend””
Nice downward trend of
the Price Action
Channel.
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Traders Dynamic IndexTraders Dynamic Index

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A hybrid indicator developed to
indicate market conditions related to
trend direction, momentum, and
market volatility.
An “all-in-one” indicator!
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The Lines of the TDIThe Lines of the TDI
GreenGreen line … RSI Price Line 68 upper level line
RedRed line … Trade Signal Line 50 mid level line
YellowYellow line … Market Base Line 32 lower level line
BlueBlue lines … Volatility Band

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RSI Price (Green) LineRSI Price (Green) Line
Rules: Trade Long whenRules: Trade Long when RSI PLRSI PL > 50.> 50.
Trade Short whenTrade Short when RSI PLRSI PL < 50.50.
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Above 50 = Positive Sentiment
Below 50 = Negative Sentiment
GreenGreen > 50 => 50 = Positive sentimentPositive sentiment …… (Buyers buying)(Buyers buying)
GreenGreen < 50 =< 50 = Negative sentimentNegative sentiment …… (Sellers selling)(Sellers selling)

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GreenGreen > 68> 68 …… Buying momentum will slow & reverse.Buying momentum will slow & reverse.
GreenGreen < 3232 …… Selling momentum will slow & reverse.Selling momentum will slow & reverse.
68 line = Buying exhaustion
32 line = Selling exhaustion
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RSI Price Line compared to Price ActionRSI Price Line compared to Price Action

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Trade Signal (Red) LineTrade Signal (Red) Line
Rules: Trade Long whenRules: Trade Long when RSI PLRSI PL >> TSL.TSL.
Trade Short whenTrade Short when RSI PLRSI PL << TSL.TSL.
Note:Note: Less risk whenLess risk when RSI PLRSI PL && TSLTSL are both > or < 50are both > or < 50
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Market Base (Yellow) LineMarket Base (Yellow) Line
Rules:Rules: Market Base Line (MBL) is theMarket Base Line (MBL) is the Overall TrendOverall Trend..
Trade Long whenTrade Long when RSI PLRSI PL is >is > MBL.MBL.
Trade Short whenTrade Short when RSI PLRSI PL is <is < MBL.MBL.

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Market Base Line compared to Price ActionMarket Base Line compared to Price Action
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Market Base Line forecastsMarket Base Line forecasts Market ReversalsMarket Reversals

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Volatility Band (Blue) LinesVolatility Band (Blue) Lines
Rules: Possible to add to a Long whenRules: Possible to add to a Long when RSI PLRSI PL is >is > VB.VB.
Possible to add to a Short whenPossible to add to a Short when RSI PLRSI PL is <is < VB.VB.
Consider exit whenConsider exit when RSI PLRSI PL crosses back overcrosses back over VB.VB.
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Volatility Bands compared to Intraday Price ActionVolatility Bands compared to Intraday Price Action
Tight Volatility Band
Tight Price Range

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Treat the TDI as your “Trading Buddy” to
inform and/or confirm price action.
Confirm Entry and Exit conditions.
Determine Positive or Negative sentiment.
Look for Bullish and Bearish Divergence.
Trading TDITrading TDI
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Use the Green line
of the TDI as market
sentiment compared
to Price activity when
considering Bullish
Divergence. Bullish Divergence

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Use the Green line
of the TDI as market
sentiment compared
to Price activity when
considering Bearish
Divergence.
Bearish Divergence
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Indicator name = Synergy_TDI
1. Apply a “Synergy_basic” or “Synergy_2”
template to a chart.
2. Double click on Synergy_TDI in the Custom
Indicator folder found in the Navigator
window.
Applying TDIApplying TDI

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1. Go to Navigator window > Custom Indicators > Synergy_TDI
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Automatically applies internal parameters
according to currency pair and time frame.
TDI Fast – an “On / Off” setting to run a
faster version of the Traders Dynamic Index.

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TDI vs. Fast TDITDI vs. Fast TDI
Fast TDI
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““Basic Entry RulesBasic Entry Rules””

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Long Entry: (All conditions are satisfied.)
1. APB haClose > PAC High Moving Average.
2. PAC trending up.
3. TDI = RSI PL > 50, TSL, and MBLMBL.
Short Entry: (All conditions are satisfied.)
1. APB haClose < PAC Low Moving Average.
2. PAC trending down.
3. TDI = RSI PL < 50, TSL, and MBLMBL.
Basic Entry RulesBasic Entry Rules
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• Long entry = RSI PL > 50, TSL, and MBLMBL.
• Consider adding to a Long position if:
Green > upper Volatility Band & > 50, but < 68.
• Avoid entering a Long position if:
Green > upper Volatility Band, > 50, and > 68.

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• Short entry = RSI PL < 50, TSL, and MBLMBL.
• Consider adding to Short if:
Green < lower Volatility Band & < 50, but > 32.
• Avoid entering a Short position if:
Green < lower Volatility Band, < 50, and < 32.
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SYNERGYSYNERGY
““Basic Exit RulesBasic Exit Rules””

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APB Long exit
Positive bar is much shorter than the previous bar or
changes to a negative bar at close.
PAC Long exit
APB closes inside the channel.
TDI Long exit
1. RSI PL crosses back below TSL to the downside.
2. RSI PL > 68 [5-minute chart]
3. RSI PL crosses back below the upper Volatility Band.
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APB Short exit
Negative bar is much shorter than the previous bar
or changes to a positive bar at close.
PAC Short exit
APB closes inside the channel.
TDI Short exit
1. RSI PL crosses back over the TSL to the upside.
2. RSI PL < 32 [5-minute chart]
3. RSI PL crosses back above the lower Volatility Band.

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SYNERGYSYNERGY
““Scale Out ExitScale Out Exit””
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Three lower Highs in a row indicate a potential
“Scale out” for a Long trade.

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“Scale out” examples of a Long trade.
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Three higher Lows in a row indicate a potential
“Scale out” for a Short trade.

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“Scale out” examples of a Short trade.
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Price
Action
Support &
Resistance
Volatility
Market
Strength
Momentum
TrendRange
MTF
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1. Price action
2. Market Strength
3. Momentum
4. Trend
5. Support & Resistance
6. Volatility
7. Range
8. Continuation
9. Multiple Time Frames
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Volatility
Range
Continuation
Dynamic Support and
Resistance
MTF
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Average Price Bars (APB)
Price Action Channel (PAC)
Dynamic Support / Resistance
Volatility
Range Factor
Continuation
MTF (Multiple Time Frame)
Advanced Chart SetupAdvanced Chart Setup

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Dynamic SupportDynamic Support
ResistanceResistance
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Primarily used as an intraday trading tool.
Dynamic S/R changes levels of S/R in
harmony with current price activity unlike
typical S/R levels remaining constant thru
the day such as Daily H/L or Pivot levels.
The unique design of the Dynamic S/R
provides an effective interpretation of
price behavior.

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Acts similar to typical S/R levels.
During market congestion, Dynamic S/R
levels will tighten toward each other.
During trends, Dynamic S/R can be
used to determine appropriate areas to
enter a new position, exit a position or add
to an existing position.
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Dynamic Resistance
Dynamic Support
Dynamic Mean

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Dynamic Resistance
1. Potential Long target from Dynamic Mean.
2. Look for a possible Bounce to the downside.
3. Look for possible Break above.
4. If a Break above…
a. Consider waiting for a retest.
b. Consider adding to Long position.
Trading Dynamic S / RTrading Dynamic S / R
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Trade Long

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Bounce off
Resistance
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Trade Long
& Add
Trade Long & Add
Break of Dynamic Resistance

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Trade Long after
Break of Resistance
Break of Dynamic Resistance
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Dynamic Support

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Dynamic Support
1. Potential Short target from Dynamic Mean.
2. Look for a possible Bounce to the upside.
3. Look for possible Break below.
4. If a Break below…
a. Consider waiting for a retest.
b. Consider adding to Short position.
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Trade Short

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Bounce off
Support
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Trade Short & Add
Break below Dynamic Support

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Dynamic MeanDynamic Mean
Dynamic Mean
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Dynamic Mean
1. When price is Above…trade Long.
2. When price is Below…trade Short.
3. Avoid trading Long if price below it.
4. Avoid trading Short if price above it.

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Dynamic Mean
1. Price is above … look to trade long.
2. Price is below … look to trade short.
3. Avoid trading Long if below it.
4. Avoid trading Short if above it.
Dynamic Resistance
Break above = Trade Long or add to
existing Long position.
Dynamic Support
Break below = Trade Short or add to
existing Short position.
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Indicator name = Synergy_DSR
1. Apply a “Synergy_2” template to a chart.
2. Double click on Synergy_DSR in the Custom
Indicator folder found in the Navigator window.
Dynamic S / RDynamic S / R

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Applying Dynamic S / RApplying Dynamic S / R
1. Go to Navigator window > Custom Indicators > Synergy_DSR.
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Comparing DSR LevelsComparing DSR Levels
Dynamic Support
Dynamic Resistance
5 Minute
Chart
1 Hour
Chart

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VolatilityVolatility
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The statistical measure of rate of change
in price activity from one period to the
next or over a period of time intervals.

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Primarily used as a filter to determine
strength or weakness of price activity.
Designed to illustrate periods of low
market volatility which helps to eliminate
possible trade entries in periods of
market doldrums.
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When buyers buy Long more and more in
the market, prices activity increases
causing Volatility to rise.
When buyers stop buying and start closing
their positions, price activity decreases
causing Volatility to decline.

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When sellers sell Short more and more in
the market, price activity increases
causing Volatility to rise.
When sellers stop short selling and start
closing their positions, price activity falls
causing Volatility to decrease.
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High volatility:High volatility:
Rising Volatility line
above red line.

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Low volatility:Low volatility:
Falling Volatility line
above red line.
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Zero volatility:Zero volatility:
Volatility line below
the red line.

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Trading VolatilityTrading Volatility
High VolatilityHigh Volatility
Entering Long or Short:
Look for rising Volatility line.
Entering Long or Short:
Look for rising Volatility line.
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Low VolatilityLow Volatility
Exiting Long or Short:
Look for falling Volatility line.
Exiting Long or Short:
Look for falling Volatility line.

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Zero VolatilityZero Volatility
Avoid trading during Zero Volatility!Avoid trading during Zero Volatility!
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Indicator name = Synergy_Volatility
2. Double click on Synergy_Volatility in the
window.

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1. Go to Navigator window > Custom Indicators > Synergy_Volatility.
3. If desired, double left click on MyLevel value and enter value.
Applying VolatilityApplying Volatility
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Automatically adjust Volatility red line level
Option: Selectable red line settings from the
Inputs window as “MyLevel”.

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Volatility default settings GBP, EUR, and CHF:
1 Minute chart = 0.0001
1 Hour chart = 0.0008
4 Hour chart = 0.0014
Daily = 0.005
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Volatility default settings JPY:
1 Hour chart = 0.08
4 Hour chart = 0.14
Daily = 0.5

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Range FactorRange Factor
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Primarily used as filter to determine if
price is in a range of inactivity.
Designed to avoid trading in periods of
inactivity and tight choppy markets.
The unique design of the Range Factor
helps to eliminate trade entries due to
indecision or lack of discipline.

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Compare the Range Factor of different
time frames to determine potential
strength of market direction.
Be aware of varying market directions on
smaller and larger times frames.
Acts similar to the zero line of a MACD to
show which side of the market to trade.
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Long outlook ─ Rising RF line above upper blue line.
Short outlook ─ Falling RF line below bottom blue line.
Range-bound outlook ─ RF line between blue lines.

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Trading Range FactorTrading Range Factor
Trade Long: Range Factor Line rises above the top blue line.
Trade Short: Range Factor Line drops below bottom blue line.
Avoid Trading: Range Factor Line between blue lines.
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Range-bound…no tradeRange-bound…no trade
Trade LongTrade Long

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Range-bound…no tradeRange-bound…no tradeTrade ShortTrade Short
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30 Minute Chart30 Minute Chart 4 Hour Chart4 Hour Chart

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Indicator name = Synergy_RangeFactor
2. Double click on Synergy_RangeFactor in the
window.
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Applying Range FactorApplying Range Factor
1. Go to Navigator window > Custom Indicators > Synergy_RangeFactor.
3. If desired, double left click MyRange value, and enter value of choice.

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Automatically adjust RF blue line levels
Option: Selectable blue line settings from the
Inputs window as “MyRange”.
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Range Factor default settings:
1 Hour chart = 0.08
4 Hour chart = 0.14
Daily = 0.4

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ContinuationContinuation
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A moving average of the Average Price Bars.
An indication of continued market momentum.
Designed to provide a view of possible trend
continuation in order to stay in a trade longer.

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Trading ContinuationTrading Continuation
Possible Exits
Continuation
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Trading ContinuationTrading Continuation
Possible Exit
Continuation

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Indicator name = Synergy_Continuation
2. Double click on Synergy_Continuation in the
window.
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Applying ContinuationApplying Continuation
1. Go to Navigator window > Custom Indicators > Synergy_Continuation
3. Adjust values of MA_Method and MA_Period, if desired.

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Input the Moving Average method.
Default Setting = 0
0 = SMA, 1 = EMA
Input the Moving Average period.
Default setting = 2.0
Applying ContinuationApplying Continuation
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Synergy MTFSynergy MTF

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A multiple time frame indicator designed
solely to monitor the Advanced Synergy
conditions of other time frames.
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Synergy MTF is an optional indicator.
When applied to a chart, it updates in
real-time the normal Advanced Synergy
conditions of other time frames for that
specific currency pair.

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It does not affect the Synergy Trade
Signal or other Advanced Synergy
indicators when applied to a chart.
It is intended for traders who prefer to
trade knowing the current status of other
time frames.
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Illustrates the current status, tick-by-tick, of
other time frames by showing 1 of 5 market
conditions:
– Average Price bar is blue.
– Average Price bar is red.
– Green arrow indicating a Buy / Long condition.
– Red arrow indicating a Sell / Short condition.
or – Yellow arrow indicating slow momentum.

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USDCHF 4-hour chart

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Blue APB on 5 minute chart
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Blue APB on 15 minute chart

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Red APB on 30 minute chart
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Red APB on 1 hour chart

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Yellow arrow on 4 hour chart
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Green arrow on Daily chart

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Blue APB on Weekly chart
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Trading Synergy MTFTrading Synergy MTF
Step 1
Consider your trading style:
Scalper, Active, Conservative,
or Position.

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Step 2
Consider the Synergy rules
on the current time frame.
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Step 3
Consider a higher time frame
for overall trend direction.

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Step 4
Consider lower time frames
for Entry / Exit warning.
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Indicator name = Synergy_MTF
2. Double click on Synergy_MTF in the Custom
Indicator folder found in the Navigator window.

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1. Go to Navigator window > Custom Indicators > Synergy_MTF
3. If desired, you can change the Label Display color.
Applying Synergy MTFApplying Synergy MTF
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Automatically reads and depicts current
status on each time frame according to
currency pair applied.
Modifying the
Label Display
color.

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Synergy MTF Labels missing?
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1. Right click on chart.
2. Select “Auto Arrange”.

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Automatically shifts chart to
view Synergy MTF Labels!
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Synergy Trade SignalSynergy Trade Signal

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1. Price action
2. Momentum
3. Strength
4. Support & Resistance
5. Volatility
6. Range
Synergy
Trade Signal
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When the combined parameters of these indicators
identify Long or Short conditions, the Synergy Trade
Signal is triggered.
Average Price Bars
Price Action Channel
Traders Dynamic Index
Dynamic Support & Resistance
Volatility
Range Factor

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When triggered, the Synergy Trade Signal will
automatically:
Show a Green arrow below or a Red
above the Price Action Channel.
If momentum changes, the Green or
Red arrow will change to a YellowYellow arrow.
Sound an audible alert.
Display an “Alert” pop-up box.
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Synergy Trade Signal
Green arrows = Long conditions
Red arrows = Short conditions
Yellow arrows = Slowing momentum
Synergy Trade Signal
Green arrows = Long conditions
Red arrows = Short conditions
Yellow arrows = Slowing momentum

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Buy conditions shown at Ask price.
Sell condition shown at Bid price.
“3:35:41 USDCHF: Buy condition at 1.0342 on 1-hour chart”

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All alerts include an Audible alert
and local Time stamp.
“3:35:41 USDCHF: Buy condition at 1.0342 on 1-hour chart”
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Indicator name = Synergy_TradeSignal
2. Double click on Synergy_TradeSignal in the
window.

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When applying the Synergy Trade Signal, it will
automatically:
Recognize the time period of the chart.
Adjust the Range Factor parameters.
Adjust the Volatility parameters.
Applying SynergyApplying Synergy
Trade SignalTrade Signal
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1. Go to Navigator window > Custom Indicators > Synergy_TradeSignal.
3. Click on Inputs tab to input Email and Password (at first use).
4. Modify any other values.
Applying SynergyApplying Synergy
Trade SignalTrade Signal

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Trade Signal DisplayTrade Signal Display
Synergy 2.0 users can personalize their trade
setups within the Synergy Trade Signal by
turning parameters “On” and “Off”.
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On / Off trade parameters:
Trade Signal Display
Yellow arrows
Dynamic S/R
Range Factor
PAC Surf
Fast Traders Dynamic Index
Audible Alerts

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1. At the top menu bar select “Charts” > “Indicators List”.
2. A pop-up window with a listing of indicators will appear.
3. Click on Synergy_TradeSignal.
4. Click on “Edit” and the above window will appear.
5. Scroll down to any parameter and change to “On / Off” condition.
6. Click “OK”.
Personalize
Trade Settings
Trade Style SettingsTrade Style Settings
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Display Corner placement:
Upper Left
Upper Right
Lower Left
Lower Right

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5. Scroll down to “Display Corner” and change to “0, 1, 2, or 3”.
6. Upper Left = 0, Upper Right = 1, Low Left = 2, Low Right = 3.
7. Click “OK”.
Move the Trade
Signal Display
Moving T. S. DisplayMoving T. S. Display
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5. Scroll down to “Enable Display” and change to “Off”.
6. Click “OK”.
Disabling the
Trade Signal
Display
Disabling T. S. DisplayDisabling T. S. Display

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5. Scroll down to “Display Color” and double click on “White”.
6. Select color and click “OK”.
Change Trade
Signal Display
Color
Change T.S. Display ColorChange T.S. Display Color
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1. Double click on the MyRangeFactor value.
2. Enter value of choice.
3. Scroll thru RangeFactor_Help to view suggested values.
4. Click “OK”.
Modifying the
RangeFactor
Modifying Range FactorModifying Range Factor

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1. Double click on the MyVolatility value.
2. Enter value of choice.
3. Scroll thru Volatility_Help to view suggested values.
4. Click “OK”.
Modifying the
Volatility
Modifying VolatilityModifying Volatility
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2. An pop-up window with a listing of indicators will appear.
5. Scroll down to “Enable Alert” and change to “Off”.
6. Click “OK”.
Disabling the
Audible Alert
Disabling Audible AlertDisabling Audible Alert

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