Understand price, volume, moving averages, and key patterns. A practical guide for analyzing stock charts.
A stock chart shows price over time. The vertical axis = price; horizontal axis = time. Candlesticks show open, high, low, close: green = close > open; red = close < open.
Volume is the number of shares traded. High volume often confirms trends—a price move on low volume may be less meaningful. Look for volume spikes on breakout days.
If you hold for 10+ years, daily chart patterns matter less. Focus on fundamentals: earnings growth, valuation (P/E), competitive advantage. Charts are one tool—not a crystal ball.
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