™A chart can describe momentum, volume and price behavior; it does not itself establish the issuer's accounting quality or guarantee a profitable setup.
Technical Analysis
Technical analysis
Study of price, volume and related market data to evaluate behavior and patterns.
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Separate a historically visible pattern from a tested rule; costs, selection bias and regime changes affect practical results.
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