Technical Analysis and Charting
Description
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Price Charts
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Visual representation of stock price movements over time.
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Common types:
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Line Chart - Simple and clear, showing closing prices.
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Bar Chart - Displays open, high, low, and close (OHLC) prices.
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Candlestick Chart - Provides the same information as bar charts, but with color-coded visuals to indicate price direction.
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Support and Resistance
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Support: A price level where demand is strong enough to prevent further decline.
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Resistance: A price level where selling pressure prevents further price increase.
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Trendlines
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Straight lines drawn on a chart to connect significant price points.
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Uptrend: Higher highs and higher lows.
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Downtrend: Lower highs and lower lows.
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Chart Patterns
Patterns help traders predict future price direction:-
Continuation Patterns: Indicate a pause before the previous trend resumes (e.g., Flags, Pennants).
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Reversal Patterns: Suggest a change in trend (e.g., Head and Shoulders, Double Top/Bottom).
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