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Pennant

Pennant / 三角旗

IntermediateContinuation PatternsNeutralReliability 70%

Pattern Formation

33 / 33 candles
1,1221,0741,02597792888001/0101/0501/0901/1301/1701/2101/2501/2902/02
Speed

Statistics

Target Hit Rate
65%
Average Move
13%
Failure Rate
12%
Avg Formation Days
12 days
Volume Confirmation Boost
+15%

Reference values based on Bulkowski's "Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns". Data is primarily from U.S. markets and may differ for other markets.

A pattern where a sharp price move (flagpole) is followed by a small symmetrical triangle formation. Similar to a flag as a trend continuation signal, but differs in that it forms a converging triangle rather than a parallelogram. After a brief convergence, price breaks out in the original trend direction.

Formation Conditions

  • A sharp price move (flagpole) must precede the pattern
  • The consolidation must form a small symmetrical triangle (pennant)
  • Highs must decline and lows must rise
  • The pennant formation period should be short (1-3 weeks)
  • Volume should decrease during the pennant formation

Entry Condition

Enter when price breaks above or below the pennant boundary on a closing basis. While a breakout in the original trend direction is expected, be prepared for a breakout in the opposite direction.

Target Calculation

Add the flagpole length to the breakout point from the pennant to determine the price target. The same calculation method as for flags is used.

Stop Loss Rule

Place a stop-loss near the opposite side of the pennant. Since pennants are small, a relatively tight stop-loss is possible.

Volume Profile

Volume surges during the flagpole, decreases significantly during pennant formation, and surges again at breakout.

False Signal Detection

  • If the formation period is too long, it may be a symmetrical triangle
  • An unclear flagpole reduces pattern reliability
  • Breakouts without volume may be false signals
  • Breakouts before the pennant has sufficiently converged have low reliability

Related Indicators

VolumeMoving averagesADXMomentum indicators

Related Patterns

Ascending TriangleDescending TriangleSymmetrical TriangleFlag

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