How do you choose your first technical indicator?

Most beginners add an indicator because a video told them to, not because they know what it measures. A better way: pick one, learn what it's actually calculating, and trade it on demo until you know its flaws.

Which indicator did you learn first?

• what it measures, in your own words
• how long before you understood its weaknesses
• what you'd recommend to someone choosing today

Start with the moving averages guide or RSI — one at a time.