# Timeframes It is important to note that the TradingLab indicator works on **ALL** timeframes. With that said, some timeframes have a higher probability of working than others. After all of our backtests, it seems higher timeframes, like the 3 hour, performed the best. This is because higher timeframes tend to have more weight and are easier to predict the direction of compared to smaller timeframes. If you are a new trader, we recommend trading higher timeframes like the 1hr, 3hr, and daily. As it's easier to identify macro direction. If you decide to use smaller timeframes, we recommend still checking the higher timeframes to see the general direction of the chart. This way, you know in the back of your head which signals you can add more weight to and trade with more clarity. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.tradinglab.ai/trading-tips/timeframes.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.