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Stochastic is a momentum indicator in trading, used to determine whether a price is overbought or oversold. It comes in two main variants:

1. Fast Stochastic
It consists of two lines:

%K line: Shows where the closing price is relative to the trading range of the recent periods.

%D line: A moving average of the %K line (typically 3 periods).

Characteristics:

Very responsive to price changes.

Generates numerous trading signals, but also more false signals.

2. Slow Stochastic
Also consists of two lines:

Slow %K line: Corresponds to the %D line of the Fast Stochastic.

Slow %D line: A moving average of the slow %K line (usually 3 periods).

Characteristics:

Produces fewer signals, but more precise and reliable.

Reduces false signals, making it preferable for identifying overbought or oversold conditions.

Practical Usage:
Values above 80 indicate overbought conditions (prices may soon fall).

Values below 20 indicate oversold conditions (prices may soon rise).

Traders generally prefer the Slow Stochastic for its greater reliability.