Chart Formation

0.01 sec.

Chart Formation

The graphical representation on a chart of a trend in security prices. Technical analysts identify chart formations for a security and predict future price movements in part by matching current patterns with previous patterns.

chart formation

A series of graphed stock prices or other market variables that form a recognizable pattern that may be used to determine future movements of the charted variable. Chart formations are not always as clearly defined as their users would like; thus, the ability to recognize and use charted data varies among technicians. Also called formation, pattern. See also inverted formation.

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback
Add definition

Mentioned in	?		References in periodicals archive	?		Financial browser	?		Full browser	?
Accumulation Area Descending Triangle distribution area Dome Double Bottom Double Top Exhaustion Gap Formation Head and Shoulders Pattern Inverted Formation Pattern Reversal Pattern Serial Correlation Technical Indicator triple bottom V-Formation W Formation			Summary: The Australian Dollar has broken key support against its US counterpart at the bottom of a Rising Wedge chart formation that we identified last week. Australian Dollar Yields Sell Entry as Prices Break Key Support by Mena Report In fact, the fundamental story may be strong enough to break gold out of the bearish chart formation, hurdle it over resistance at $965, and launch it toward the February high of $1,000 per ounce. If you don't own gold, please read this now by Jeff Clark, Growth Stock Wire / Stockhouse Price action means the change in price of your stock and whether or not its chart formation still conforms to your initial expectation. One Simple Tip to Improve Your Options Trading by Jason Ng / Finance and Investment community			Chapter 11 Proceedings Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 22 Chapter 33 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Proceedings Chapter 9 Chaqian characteristic line Characteristic Portfolio Charge Charge back Charge Card Charge d'Affaires charge off Chargeback Charitable Contribution Deduction Charitable Contributions Charitable Lead Trust Charitable Remainder Trust Charitable Trust Charles M. Schwab Charles Merrill Chart Chart Formation Chart Service Charter Charter Amendment Limitation Charter Amendment Limitations Chartered Accountant Chartered Bank Chartered Financial Analyst Chartered Financial Consultant Chartered Insurance Professional Chartered Investment Counselor Chartered Market Technician Charting Chartist Chartista Chartists Chase a Stock Chasing Returns Chasing the Market Chastity Bond Chastity Bonds chattel chattel mortgage Chatter Chavanni CHE			Charry chars chars chars chars chars Charset Charsets Charshanga Charsianon Charsianon Charsk chart chart chart chart chart chart chart Chart Amendment Low Flying Chart Audit Information Form chart base chart catalog chart comparison unit chart convergence Chart datum Chart datum Chart Definition Language chart desk Chart Field Chart Formation Chart Formations chart house chart index Chart Information Network chart location of the battery Chart of accounts chart out Chart Overlay Copier Chart Pattern Recognition chart projection chart reading Chart recorder Chart Recorder Peripheral chart room chart rounds chart rounds chart rounds chart rounds chart rounds chart series chart service Chart Services chart sheet chart symbol chart table Chart topper Chart Update Manual chart war

Financial Dictionary

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.