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Technical Analysis Basics

An introduction to reading charts and identifying trading patterns.

StockLrn Team
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Reading the Charts

Technical analysis uses historical price and volume data to predict future price movements.

Common Chart Patterns

  • Head and Shoulders: Reversal pattern indicating trend change
  • Double Top/Bottom: Price tests a level twice before reversing
  • Triangles: Consolidation patterns that precede breakouts

Key Indicators

Moving averages, RSI, and MACD are among the most widely used technical indicators. Each provides different insights into price momentum and trend direction.