Technical analysis guides for UK small-cap investors.
Practical guides on the concepts behind the OnlyCharts Technical X-Ray: trend, momentum, relative strength, volume, liquidity and price structure.
Why I use charts
Charts are not a prediction machine. They are a way to understand how price, trend and participation are changing before doing deeper research.
AIM chartsHow to read AIM stock charts
A practical framework for reviewing AIM and UK small-cap charts using trend, structure, volume and relative strength.
Relative strengthRelative strength for UK small-cap investors
Relative strength helps show whether a share is leading or lagging its relevant market benchmark.
VolumeWhy volume matters before buying AIM stocks
Volume shows whether a move has meaningful participation or is just another thin, illiquid spike.
LiquidityWhy liquidity matters in UK small caps
Liquidity affects entry, exit, spread, position sizing and how reliable a chart move may be.
StructureSupport, resistance and key levels
Key levels help define the technical structure of a chart and where price behaviour starts to matter.
Setup qualityClean setup vs messy setup
A clean setup is easier to understand, easier to risk-manage and usually more useful than a chart full of conflicting signals.
RiskAvoid chasing stretched small-cap charts
Fast moves can become extended quickly. The goal is to understand whether technical conviction is building or whether risk has already expanded.
Product guideHow to use OnlyCharts
OnlyCharts is designed as a fast Technical X-Ray for reviewing the technical health of UK small-cap stocks.