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Most people who use the stochastic oscillator use 14-day averages. This is a good standby for shorter trades as it gives a good idea of how a stock is moving. You also have the option to use a shorter time period if you wish. You could look at the trades from the last seven days or even the last six hours. By narrowing the time frame that the stochastic oscillator uses, you are effectively taking a closer look at how a stock is performing in a briefer time period. You might notice that more people are selling a stock for short-term deals when you look at a smaller frame of reference.
