Place Parabolic SAR Trading Indicator on a Chart on MT4 Platform

This lesson walks you through adding the Parabolic SAR (Stop and Reverse) to your chart on MT4. You'll also find a technical analysis section focused on the Parabolic SAR.

How to Add Parabolic SAR Stock Indicator on a Chart on MT4

How to Place Indicators in MetaTrader 4 Charts

Step 1: Open The Platform Navigator Window

Open the Navigator window panel as shown below: Navigate to the 'View' menu (click it) and then select 'Navigator' window (click), or From Standard Tool-bar click on 'Navigator' button or press short cut key board keys 'Ctrl+N'

On Navigator panel, select and choose 'Indicators', (DoublePress)

How to Add Parabolic SAR on MetaTrader 4 Charts

Step 2: Expand Indicators Menu on the Navigator

Click the plus sign to unfold the menu or double-click indicators. The button becomes a minus sign. It shows a list as displayed below.

Parabolic SAR on MT4 Listing of Indicators

From the panel above, you can add any trading indicator that you choose onto the chart.

Setting and Placing Parabolic SAR on a Chart

Step 1: Select/Choose the Parabolic SAR button in MT4 list of indicators like is shown:

Placing Parabolic SAR on Charts on the MT4 Platform - Place Parabolic SAR on a Chart on MT4

Step 2: Double Click the Parabolic SAR Button Key, & press ok to place the indicator to the chart just as shown:

How Do I Trade with Parabolic SAR on MT4?

Edit Parabolic SAR Stock Index Trade Indicator Settings

To update settings, right-click the Parabolic SAR Indicator. Select Properties. Edit choices in the pop-up menu. Click OK once done.

How to Edit Parabolic SAR Properties on MT4

The ensuing window pane pops up, facilitating the modification and customization of Indicator settings within this dialog box.

Edit Properties Panel Window for Editing Parabolic SAR Settings

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