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What is Bollinger Bands strategy?

Team success often hinges on the ability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics. It's a bit like playing chess, except that you have more than 1 player on each side.

Finding the right Bollinger Bands strategy can seem daunting, particularly when you're focused on your daily workload. For this reason, we've compiled a selection of examples to fuel your inspiration.

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How to write your own Bollinger Bands strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Bollinger Bands strategy examples

You will find in the next section many different Bollinger Bands tactics. We've included action items in our templates to make it as actionable as possible.

Strategies and tactics for implementing Bollinger Bands Strategy

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Define Clear Trading Parameters

    • Set Bollinger Bands period to 20 for the middle SMA
    • Configure standard deviation to 2 for the Bollinger Bands width
    • Select a timeframe such as 1-hour, 4-hour, or daily charts
    • Add a 14-period RSI indicator for additional confirmation
    • Consider using a volume indicator for further signal validation
    • Document these parameters in your trading journal
    • Adjust parameters as necessary based on backtesting results
    • Ensure consistency in applying parameters across trades
    • Set alerts for Bollinger Bands and RSI signals
    • Regularly review and refine parameters based on market conditions

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Develop Entry and Exit Criteria

    • Establish a buy signal when price crosses below the lower Bollinger Band
    • Confirm buy signal with RSI in oversold territory (below 30)
    • Optional: Look for a volume spike to strengthen buy signal
    • Set a sell signal when price crosses above the upper Bollinger Band
    • Confirm sell signal with RSI in overbought territory (above 70)
    • Optional: Look for a volume spike to strengthen sell signal
    • Define long position exit at the middle Bollinger Band (20-period SMA)
    • Define short position exit at the middle Bollinger Band (20-period SMA)
    • Consider exiting if price fails to break above or below middle band within a few candles
    • Review entry and exit decisions in trading journal for improvement

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Execute and Evaluate Trades

    • Use a trustworthy trading platform to execute trades
    • Monitor open positions to ensure criteria are met for holding or closing
    • Implement risk management strategies such as stop-loss and take-profit
    • Record every trade detail including entry, exit, and reasons in a journal
    • Review trade outcomes to identify successful patterns
    • Analyse losses to understand missteps and learn from mistakes
    • Refine strategy components based on analysis and performance
    • Backtest modifications to ensure their effectiveness
    • Stay updated on market trends and news to adjust strategies if needed
    • Continuously sharpen trading skills and knowledge through education
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How to track your Bollinger Bands strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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