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Traders Glossary

Moving Average

Definition

The average of a security's (or index's) latest prices for a specific period of time (eg 50 days). Another technical analysis tool.

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Blow off Top

A large rise in price followed by a quick drop. Often accompanied with high volume. Usually a technical indicator for the end of a bullish trend.

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Divergence

Where 2 or more indicators move in different directions indicating different outcomes.

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Fibonacci Retracement

Where prices on a chart move off their latest tops or bottoms in swings of 38%, 50% or 62% from their previous bottoms or tops before resuming their original trend direction. 50% is the most common and easiest to spot.

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