Ichimoku-who?

A couple of days ago I ran across a list of technical indicators. I figured that, after 15 years and numerous tutorials, I knew 'em all: Bollinger, Aroon, ADX, Williams %R ... In fact, I hardly recognized any on that list. The most intriguing name was the Ichimoku cloud. I recall, when playing with candlesticks, running across dojis and haramis (and even the shaven bottom). But Ichimoku cloud? Then I asked some charting software to show me that cloud: Mamma mia! I reckon I gotta play with that guy ... P.S. I understand that the "trend" is UP when the stock prices are above the cloud. I stare at the above chart and feel warm all over. Who knows? I might make $$ next week, eh? ------------------------------------------- I'm struggling with that $^#@!* spreadsheet. So far, so good ... I think Click to enlarge.   Wanna try it? Click!