The Parabolic Stop and Reverse (SAR) is a simple technical indicator created by Welles Wilder. This trend following indicator is based on the idea that a strong trend will continue to increase in strength over time, following a parabolic arc. It uses a combination of price and time components to generate buy and sell signals. The parabolic SAR is typically shown on the charts as a series of small 'dots' that are placed either above or below the price. When the price is trending to the upside,