chart formation
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.
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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.
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The
chart formation, called a contango, indicates a well-supplied market.
THE
chart formation around this week's tots first shows freedom- loving Pisceans who enjoy having plenty of scope for their many interests in life, and then from Friday at 1am the livewire Ariens start to arrive.
Double tops and double bottoms are considered to be among the most powerful
chart formations indicating a reversal in the in the direction of an overall trend.
It was also attended by traders honing their technical analysis skills at the technical master class, covering topics such as charting and candlestick
chart formations used to analyse trends and enhance investment decisions.
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