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Inverse Head and Shoulders

Also known as: Inverse H&S, Head & Shoulders Bottom

The mirrored H&S as a bottom reversal: three lows, the middle one (head) deeper than the shoulders. A break of the neckline upward turns the downtrend.

Schematic illustration – idealized shape.

How it forms

After a downtrend, a first low forms (left shoulder), a lower low (head) and a higher third low (right shoulder). The highs between them form the neckline. Rising volume on the breakout supports the signal.

How it is typically traded

Entry

On a confirmed break above the neckline. Conservatively: wait for a retest of the neckline from above.

Target

The distance from the head to the neckline, projected upward from the breakout point.

Stop-loss

Below the right shoulder (or below the neckline after a retest).

Where & when – and the limits

Strongest at the end of a pronounced downtrend. Symmetry of the shoulders is a plus but not required. Only the neckline break makes it a signal.

Education, not investment advice. Chart patterns describe probabilities, not guarantees – they fail regularly. Always manage risk with stop-loss and position size.

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