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Doji Candlestick Pattern – Formation, Types & Example

Elearnmarkets by Elearnmarkets
May 16, 2022
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A Doji is a candlestick pattern that looks like a cross as the opening and closing prices are equal or almost the same.

The word Doji is of Japanese origin which means blunder or mistake that refers to the rarity of having the open and close price be exactly the same.

Let us drive into the details of this candlestick pattern:

Table Of Contents
  1. What is Doji candlestick pattern?
  2. How is a Doji candlestick Pattern formed?
  3. What does a Doji tell traders?
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  4. Types of Doji Candlestick Pattern:
    • 1. Neutral Doji
    • 2. Long-Legged Doji
    • 3. Gravestone Doji
    • 4. Dragonfly Doji
  5. Doji Example:
  6. What is the Difference between a Doji and a Spinning Top?
  7. How to use Doji Candlestick Scans in StockEdge:
  8. Limitations of a Doji:
    • Key Takeaways:

What is Doji candlestick pattern?

The Doji candlestick pattern can lead to high profits in trading.

The versatility of this candlestick pattern is appreciated by all types of traders for different time frames.

The Doji candlestick pattern is a formation that occurs when a market’s open price and close price are almost exactly the same.

How is a Doji candlestick Pattern formed?

This candlestick is formed when the market opens and bullish traders push prices up whereas the bearish traders reject the higher price and push it back down.

It could also be that bearish traders try to push prices as low as possible, and the bulls fight back and push the price up.

The upward and downward movements that happen between open and close form the wick.

The body is formed when the price closes at or almost the same level as it opened.

What does a Doji tell traders?

When looked at in isolation, a Doji indicates that neither the buyers nor sellers are gaining – it’s a sign of indecision.

Whereas some traders believe that the Doji indicates an upcoming price reversal when viewed alongside other candlestick patterns, but this may not always be the case.

It could indicate that buyers or sellers are gaining momentum for the continuation of the ongoing trend.

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It’s important to remember that the Doji candlestick does not provide as much information as one would need to make a decision.

Before acting on any signals, including the Doji candlestick chart pattern, one should always consider other patterns and indicators.

Types of Doji Candlestick Pattern:

There are different types of Doji patterns, namely the Common Doji, Gravestone Doji, Dragonfly Doji and Long-Legged Doji.

doji candlestick pattern types

Let us discuss about them:

1. Neutral Doji

This is the most common type of Doji candlestick pattern.

When buying and selling are almost the same, this pattern occurs.

The future direction of the trend is uncertain as indicated by this Doji pattern.

2. Long-Legged Doji

As the name suggests this is a long-legged candlestick pattern.

When the supply and demand factors are at equilibrium, then this pattern occurs. The trend’s future direction is regulated by the prior trend and Doji pattern.

3. Gravestone Doji

This pattern is found at the end of the uptrend when supply and demand factors are equal.

At the day’s low, the candlestick opens and closes. The prior trend and Doji pattern regulate the future direction of the trend.

4. Dragonfly Doji

This pattern appears at the end of the downtrend when the supply and demand factors are at equilibrium.

To know about other candlesticks, read our blog on All 35 Candlestick Chart Patterns in the Stock Market-Explained

Doji Example:

In the below chart of Mayur Uniquoters Ltd, we can see that at the end of the uptrend, a Doji is formed, indicating that the ongoing trend has become certain.

The Doji is then followed by the Dark Cloud Cover candlestick pattern that confirms that the reversal is going to take place, as shown below:

dark cloud cover candlestick

What is the Difference between a Doji and a Spinning Top?

The spinning top is quite similar to doji, but its body is larger when compared to Doji.

 A candle’s real body generally represent up to 5% of the size of the entire candle’s range to be a Doji candlestick pattern.

Any more than that, it becomes a spinning top. A spinning top candlestick also signals weakness in the current trend.

Suggested Read – How to trade with Spinning Top ?

If either a Doji or spinning top is spotted, then traders should look to other indicators, such as Bollinger Bands, for determining the context to decide if they indicate trend continuation or reversal.

How to use Doji Candlestick Scans in StockEdge:

You can also use the Doji Candlestick scans in StockEdge web version:

Steps to use Doji Candlestick scans in StockEdge:

  • Under the “Candlestick Scans” we can see Neutral Scans as shown below:
neutral scans
  • When we click on the “Neutral  Scans” we can see “Doji” scan, click on that:
doji candlestick scans
  • After selecting on it, you will get a list of stocks in which “Doji” pattern is formed as shown below:
doji stocks

Limitations of a Doji:

In isolation, a Doji candlestick acts as a neutral indicator and provides little information.

Moreover, a Doji is not commonly formed, thus it is not a reliable tool for spotting things like price reversals.

When it does occur, it isn’t always reliable either. There is no guarantee that the price will continue in the expected direction following the confirmation candle.

It is also difficult to estimate the potential reward of a Doji.

Other technical techniques, like other candlestick patterns, technical analysis indicators, or strategies should be used with this candlestick pattern for making trading decisions.

Key Takeaways:

  • A Doji is a candlestick pattern that looks like a cross as the opening price and the closing prices are equal or almost the same.
  • When looked at in isolation, a Doji indicates that neither the buyers nor sellers are gaining – it’s a sign of indecision.
  • There are different types of Doji candlestick patterns, namely the Common Doji, Gravestone Doji, Dragonfly Doji, and Long-Legged Doji.
  • Before acting on any signals, including the Doji candlestick chart pattern, one should always consider other patterns and indicators.

Did you find this candlestick patterns useful? Tell us by commenting below.

Happy Learning!

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Comments 13

  1. ashu says:
    2 years ago

    You have given best candlestick pattern example which help people to understand about technical skills

    Reply
    • Sakshi Agarwal says:
      2 years ago

      Hi,

      Thank you for reading our blog!!

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  2. Suraj says:
    2 years ago

    Good and easy to understand. Also i appreciate your way of teaching very much.

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    • Sakshi Agarwal says:
      2 years ago

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      Thank you for reading our blog!!

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  3. Vipal Kashyap says:
    2 years ago

    Description and explanations are good and smart. But Doji in isolation is of no use and if somebody acts only on the basis of Doji then chances of sucess are 50:50.
    In general, most of candle stick pattern’s success rate is around 50:50 because today in the times of technology everybody knows it. Any business which is open to everyone, is always highly competitive which always results in success ratio of 50:50

    Reply
  4. Vivek Patil says:
    2 years ago

    Excellent feature of spotting doji pattern occurrence with minimal efforts under neutral scan!!
    Need to learn its application and use though.

    Reply
  5. manu says:
    1 year ago

    Nice explanation

    Reply
    • Sakshi Agarwal says:
      1 year ago

      Hi,

      We are glad that you liked our blog post.

      Thank you for Reading!

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  6. arjun says:
    1 year ago

    very helpful as a beginner to me.

    Reply
    • Sakshi Agarwal says:
      1 year ago

      Hi,

      Thank you for Reading!

      Keep Reading!

      Reply
  7. Jeevan Ishwar says:
    1 year ago

    Great explanation

    Reply
    • Sakshi Agarwal says:
      1 year ago

      Hi,

      Thank you for Reading!

      Keep Reading

      Reply
  8. Chandra prakash says:
    8 months ago

    Very nice, give more figure explanation thanks🙏

    Reply

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