Using charts of a security's past price performance, technical analysts look for trends (and other, more abstract symbols) to tip them to an investment's future prospects.

Analysis that seeks to detect and interpret patterns in the market for past prices and volume trends - often with the help of chart analysis - in order to be able to make forecasts about future prices, rates or returns movements in the financial market.

The method of predicting future security price movements based on observation of historical security price movements.

uses charts to examine changes in price patterns with the anticipation that price action leads fundamentals

The study of market movement primarily through the use of charts. This method has three underlying premises: 1) market action discounts everything; 2) prices move in trends; and 3) history repeats itself.

is analysis based on market action through chart study, volume, trends, moving averages, patterns, formations and many other technical indicators.

The study of past market action, taking into account the market price, volume and open interest, with the aid of charts. Used to estimate future price trends. Also known as Chart Analysis. See Open Interest, Fundamental Analysis.

The study of price movements, volume, and trends and patterns to assess the possible effect on future market direction.

Method used to identify investment opportunities through the study of price action. A chart representing past price movements, is the principle tool used to identify trends on which analysts can base their future predictions.

An approach to forecasting commodity prices that examines patterns of price change, rates of change, and changes in volume of trading and open interest, without regard to underlying fundamental market factors.

Any method of forecasting future exchange rates based on the history of exchange rates.

Technical analysis - use of price schedule and technical indicators for forecasting a situation in the market.

An approach to the analysis of stock and futures markets and their future trends which examines the technical factors of market activity, often represented by charting patterns, as contrasted with fundamental analysis. Technical analysts normally examine patterns of price change, rates of change, and changes in volume of trading and open interest, in the hope of being able to predict and profit from future trends. Some investment professionals are sceptical of the predictive ability of technical analysis, but most managers keep an eye on the charts anyway.

A stock market investment approach that examines recurring patterns in the market to predict price movements. Technical analysts assume that all information about the fundamentals of a stock, industry or national market is fully reflected in the price of the stock. So, unlike fundamental analysts, technician are not concerned with the financial strength of individual companies -- only with the anticipated movement of the overall market. (Also see fundamental analysis.)

Technical traders focus on price movements and use historical data to forecast the direction of future prices. Technicians also attempt to identify price trends in a market using charts and modeling techniques. Technical Correction An adjustment to price not based on market sentiment but technical factors such as volume and charting.

The use of information such as price and volume in trading decisions.

Technical analysis is a form of analysis which seeks to make judgements about the performance of a share based solely on its historic and current price behaviour and without reference to the underlying business, the sector the company's in, or the economy as a whole. This is done by tracking and charting the company's stock price, volume of shares traded day to day, both on the company itself and also on its competitors. In this way investors hope to build up a picture of future price movements. Technical analysis can be contrasted with fundamental analysis which looks at a share’s market price in light of the company’s underlying business proposition and financial situation, and which involves making both quantitative and qualitative judgements about a company.

One of the two broad categories of market analysis (other is fundamental), which is used to obtain indications of future price movements. It is primarily concerned with charts of price & volume (& open interest in the futures markets). There are many techniques applied to historical price charts, including pattern recognition (eg, Head & Shoulders, symmetrical triangle) moving averages, & oscillators (eg, RSI, Stochastics) amongst others. The underlying assumption in technical analysis is that anything that could affect a security or market is already reflected in the price of that security or market. The ultimate goal of a technician is to let the market via the price chart tell him or her which way price movement is most likely to occur in the future. See also Fundamental Analysis, Line & Bar, & Point & Figure.

The study of charts which includes price movement, volume, open interest, etc. Typically performed with graphical analysis as to anticipate future direction of prices or trends, etc.

A method of evaluating securities and commodities by analyzing statistics generated by market activity, such as past prices, volume, momentum and stochastics.

A securities valuation strategy based on the philosophy that past price movement patterns are useful for predicting future price movements.

The attempt to predict financial markets purely by looking at past financial data (securities prices, indices and other trading data).... more on: Technical analysis

Studies historical price movement with the aim to forecast future direction.

To attempt to forecast future currency movements based on historical trends, prices and volumes. Trading Platform See ‘Platform'.

The research into the demand and supply for securities and commodities based on trading volume and price studies. Unlike fundamental analysts, technical analysts generally do not concern themselves with the financial position of a company, such as its earnings, or the strength of its balance sheet.

Analysis of market price action. Technical analysis studies historical price changes with the aim to forecast future price movements. By studying price charts and a host of supporting technical indicators, we in effect let the market tell us which way it is most likely to trend.

A method of evaluating securities by relying on the assumption that market data, such as charts of price, volume, and open interest, can help predict future (usually short-term) market trends. Unlike fundamental analysis, the intrinsic value of the security is not considered. see also advance/decline line, head and shoulders, moving average, point-and-figure chart, resistance, support, analysis, ascending bottoms, ascending tops, descending bottoms, descending tops, breadth-of-market theory, breakout, chartist, cup and handle, saucer, flag, pennant, head and shoulders, double bottom, double top, Elliott Wave Theory, hi-lo index, momentum indicator, moving average, MACD, on-balance volume, overbought, oversold, overbought/oversold indicator, random walk theory, reading the tape, relative strength, resistance, support, signal, technical analyst, technical indicator, test, trendline, vertical line charting, Arms Index.

Analysis of supply and demand, it is used to predict price trends.

Analysis of the markets based on past price data, rather than fundamental supply and demand information. It is based on a wide array of tools to give buy and sell signals or to predict market direction. Common technical tools include bar charts, contrary opinions, Elliott Wave theory, moving averages, trend analysis, price strength indexes.

An approach to analysis of futures markets which examines patterns of price change, rates of change, and changes in volume of trading, open interest and other statistical indicators. See also Charting.

The study of relationships among market variables to gain insight into the supply of and demand for securities. The market variables used include price levels, trading volume and price movements. (Compare Fundamental analysis.)

Technical analysis is a method some analysts and investors use to try and find patterns in a stock through its trading history. To do this, technical analysis incorporates tools such as complex charting techniques.

A method of evaluating securities by relying on the assumption that market data, such as charts of price, volume, and open interest, can help predict future market trends. Technical analysts believe that they can accurately predict the future price of a stock by looking at its historical prices and other trading variables. Technical analysis assumes that market psychology influences trading in a way that enables predicting when a stock will rise or fall. For that reason, many technical analysts are also market timers, who believe that technical analysis can be applied just as easily to the market as a whole as to an individual stock. Unlike fundamental analysis, the intrinsic value of the security is not considered.

TA, as it is widely known, is a method of evaluating stocks/securities by analyzing historical data. There are 2 schools of study in the stock/equity market. Fundamental and Technical analysis. Incidentally, BOTH use historical data, though different ones, to assess the performance of a stock/security and possibly predict the future trend based on past performance. TA has become the most popular tool for selecting and evaluating securities using various indicators that show a pattern to predict future performance. Most important thing to bear in mind when using various technical indicators is that NEVER EVER place a trade looking at ONLY one indicator. Most, if not all of the indicators should give appropriate confirmations of a price trend for a given security/stock for it to move in the direction meant, up for longs and down for shorts.

A method of market forecasting that relies exclusively on the study of past price and volume behavior to predict future price movements.

Research technique which tracks patterns of historical price movements in a firm's securities or in the stock market, as well as trading volume and other statistical measures, to identify trends that will help to determine appropriate buy and sell points. (see also Fundamental Analysis)

A form of security analysis that attempts to forecast the movement in the price of securities primarily on the basis of historical price and volume trends in those securities.

Technical analysis dwells on charts of stock price movements and trading volume, as opposed to a company's business, earnings, and competition. Investors who use technical analysis focus on the psychology of the market, scrutinising investor behavior. They try to determine where the big, institutional money is going so they can put their cash in the same places.

Technical analysts are often referred to as technicians or chartists. Chartists do not consider the fundamentals of a company; rather, they rely on studying the supply and demand for a company's stock. Chartists try to predict stock prices more for short or intermediate time periods. Chartists consider factors such as trading volume of a company's stock, historic highs and lows, closing prices of a company's stock over time and the shape of that graph, and other computer-generated charts.

Analysis which uses statistical analysis to predict changes in the supply and demand for stock. Chartists are technical analysts.

Analysis of market data – i.e., historical price averages and trends, open interest, volume, etc. – in an effort to determine future price movements in a financial market. Often referred to as the study of charts. Opposite of Functional Analysis. Currencies rarely spend much time in tight trading ranges, and have a tendency to develop strong trends. On a regular basis, an astute trader can quite easily identify new trends and breakouts, which provide for multiple opportunities to take positions. Most market makers provide clients with free real-time charting packages.

An aid to predict future stock prices based on historical trends of trading volume, price changes and other market indicators.

Technical analysts study trading histories to identify price trends in particular stocks, mutual funds, commodities, or options in specific market sectors or in the overall financial markets. They use their findings to predict probable, often short-term, trading patterns in the investments that they study. The speed (and advocates would say the accuracy) with which the analysts do their work depends on the development of increasingly sophisticated computer programs.

The study of historical price movement with the goal of forecasting future price direction.

A method of prediction of share price movements based on a study of price graphs or charts on the assumption that share price trends are repetitive. Since investor psychology follows a certain pattern, what is seen to have happened before is likely to be repeated. The technical analyst is not concerned with the fundamental strength or weakness of a company or an industry; he only studies price and volume behavior.

A study of historical share price movements, trading volumes, and other market indicators or patterns, to predict stock price trends. The analysis is used as a tool for timing buying or selling decisions. Unlike the fundamental analysis, technical analysis makes minimal use of the company's business and financial information.

the use of price and volume charts as the basis for trading decisions. The rationale for this approach is that the price and volume information in the chart reflects all that is known about the company by all the interested parties who have bought or sold that stock.

A method of forecasting price movements through trading volume and price studies. Technical analysts use charts and technical indicators to identify and project price trends.

A method of evaluating securities and/or markets based entirely on past and present data such as price and volume to identify patterns that suggest possible future activity.

Any of several techniques for predicting security price movements based on past price and volume behavior. While much modern finance theory denies the validity of these techniques, based on claims about market efficiency (i.e., since this information is widely known, it is reflected in the security price and therefore analysis of it cannot add value). Practitioners argue that analysis of price and volume data reveal non-trivial information about supply and demand (i.e., investor intentions) and therefore is valuable. Technical analysis seems to attract more support among short-term traders than longer-term investors, perhaps reflecting the time horizon over which such analysis is most useful.

Market prediction that studies crowd behavior through evolving price and volume activity.

Is the study of market behavior which tries to discern patterns which enhance position taking. Among some of the tools and indicators used are: charts, volume, open interest, put to call ratios, moving averages, and oscillators. This compares to Fundamental Analysis and Conditional Analysis.

(charting) the method of price forecasting based of the mapping of past price trends. Patterns identified within the charts are used to predict future price movements.

A method of predicting future stock price movements based on the study of historical market data such as (among others) the prices themselves, trading volume, open interest, the relation of advancing issues to declining issues, and short selling volume.

An effort to forecast future market activity by analyzing market data such as charts, price trends, and volume.

Market analysis which, to forecast future price movements, takes as a basis graphical illustrations of the historical evolution of prices (see Lloyds Bank IPB-SIG brochure).

Studying charts that display the historic behavior of market data/statistics (price open, high, low and close, volume, open interest, etc.) in order to forecast future performance.

A method of stock research that looks at patterns on the trading chart in an attempt to predict future prices.

A method of forecasting market movements that analyzes price movement, trading volume, and numerical and chart-based data.

The use of price charts to seek to predict future changes in markets.

As opposed to studying fundamentals, the technical analyst studies the behaviour of the market, particularly all the factors affecting supply and demand and how these are expressed in trading volumes and prices. Chartists may simply watch price patterns.

An evaluation of market prices that anticipates future price movements based on previous patterns of market price history. This can include momentum, volume open interest, and many other types of studies.

Analysis of a financial market by charting its performance, using historical patterns, and focusing on trends

technical analysis is based on the assumption that price takes into consideration all factors that could influence the price of the commodity. It is, therefore, broader than fundamental analysis, which looks at supply and demand. Past price movements can be analysed for indications of future commodity price movements. see also fundamental analysis

The study and interpretation of prices and volumes of traded securities in order to evaluate trends and market risks for investment decisions. Technical analysis looks for patterns and indicators that will determine the future value of a security, but does not attempt to determine the intrinsic value of a security. Opposite of fundamental analysis.

An analysis of price and volume data as well as other related market indicators to determine past trends that are believed to be predictable into the future. Charts and graphs are often utilized.

an analysis of a stocks future based strictly on numbers, such as earnings, sales, and assets.

Is market analysis based on market action through chart study, moving averages, patterns, volume, trends, formations and other technical indicators.

Is the analysis of market action through charts, past prices and volume trends to forecast future market activity such as price and trend developments. Technical analysis provides details of Support and Resistance levels and can identify changes in currency movements.

The study of historical price movements using mathematical formulas in an attempt to predict future prices. The types of data used include: price, volume, open interest, and market capitalization data.

Security analysis that seeks to detect and interpret patterns in past security pricesin order to predict future patterns. Stocks prices exhibit a cyclical behaviour. Thus the prices rise to a certain extend and then fall. If a person is able to buy stock at the valley of such cycle and sell at the peak of the cycle then he could make a substancial gain without evening knowing anything about the company. Technical analysis tries to detect such valleys and peaks in the pattern developed by stock prices.

research based on historical prices, chart patterns, and volume figures used to project future prices and trends commonly used in individual stock selection

The study of historical currency price behavior, primarily through the use of charts, for the purpose of forecasting the direction of future prices.

In analysis of stock prices, the system and analytical approach of relying exclusively upon price and volume date, for deriving trends and formations that will lead to conclusions as to present market position and possible future market action for the marker as a whole, for stock groups, and for individual stocks

A market theory indicating that past price movements, if properly interpreted, can predict future movements or patterns.

Technical analysis uses charts to examine changes in price patterns, volume of trading, open interest, and rates of change to predict and profit from trends. Someone who follows technical rules (called a technician) believes that prices will anticipate changes in fundamentals.

Technical analysis is the study of market action, primarily through the use of charts, for the purposes of forecasting future prices and trends. Technical analysis provides details of SUPPORT and RESISTANCE levels. It further identifies trends and indicates when a trend is reversing. It is widely used by the main market players (the people who move the rates with the volumes they trade) and accordingly has arguably become the most popular form of analysis in tracking and forecasting currency movements.

An approach to investing in stocks in which a stock's past performance is mapped onto charts. These charts are examined to find familiar patterns to use as an indicator of the stock's future performance.

The analysis of historical trends of price, volume, and other related market indicators to aid in predicting future trends; commonly includes tables and graphs

The analysis and forecasting of asset price changes based on pattern formations and statistical probabilities.

The process of estimating expected future share prices by reference to historical movements of prices and turnover. Also known as charting.

Research into the demand and supply for securities, options, mutual funds, and commodities based on trading volume and price studies. Technical analysts use charts or computer programs to identify and project price trends in a market, security, fund, or futures contract.

A branch of market analysis that studies the historical price movements and forecasts the future movements based on past behaviour.

The study of the price that reflects the supply and demand factors of a currency. Common methods are flags, trend-lines spikes, bottoms, tops, pennants, patterns and gaps.

Analysis of investments based on technical factors, primarily on charting. This is the practice of determining investment strategies based on chart patterns.

Analysis based on market action through chart study, moving averages, volume, open interest, oscillators, formations, stochastics and other technical indicators

A type of analysis that attempts to predict future stock or market price movements by using historical data such as past prices/ trading volume/ number of advancing shares, and short-selling activity.

The method of predicting future stock price movements based on observation of historical stock price movements.

Analysis of historical market data to predict future movements in the market.

An effort to forecast prices by analyzing market data, i.e. historical price trends and averages, volumes, open interest, etc.

The attemp to forecast future market action on the basis of past price behaviour. The underlying assumptions are that price fluctuations are not strictly independant and that certain chart formations tend to correlate with subsequent price direction.

The study of market action, usually with price charts, which includes volume and open interest patterns. Compare this to Fundamental Analysis.

Analysis applied to the price action of the market to develop trading decisions, irrespective of fundamental factors.

A method of researching investment potential by concentrating on the share price and its relative trends and performance, rather than the underlying financial and business characteristics of the company issuing the securities.

forecasting price change based on historical patterns, rates of change and changes in trading volume and open interest without regard to Fundamental market conditions

is the analysis of the technical and engineering aspects of a project. Technical analysis seeks to determine whether the prerequisites for the successful commissioning of the project have been considered and reasonably good choices have been made with respect to location, size, process, etc. Several areas are evaluated including an evaluation on the scale of operation, the suitability of processes, equipment, work schedules, suitability of technology employed, etc. This type of analysis should be conducted prior to commencement of the integration process.

Analysis of the supply and demand for securities using charts and graphs to identify price trends that may foretell future price movements.

An approach to market theory stating previous price movements, properly interpreted, can indicate future price patterns.

The study of historical price action to determine future movements, usually with the use of charts. NYSE Ten-day Advance/Decline Ratio This is a breadth indicator and is the ratio of advancing stocks (over a 10 day period) to declining stocks.

The study of all factors related to the supply and demand of stocks. Unlike fundamental analysis, technical analysis doesn't look at underlying earnings potential of a company when evaluating a stock. Rather, the technical analyst uses charts and computer programs to study the stock's trading volume and price movements in hopes of identifying a trend. Technical analysts don't care about a business's intrinsic value, only the movements of its stock. Most technical analysis is used for short-term investing.

An attempt to forecast prices by scrutinizing market data.

An form of market analysis that forecasts future price movements based on past movements in prices, volume of trade, rates of change and other statistics.

A form of market analysis that studies demand and supply for securities and commodities based on trading volume and price studies. Using charts and modeling techniques, technicians attempt to identify price trends in a market.

A method of evaluating future security prices and market directions based on statistical analysis of variables such as trading volume, price changes, etc., to identify patterns.

A method of market and security analysis that studies investor attitudes and psychology as revealed in charts of stock price movements and trading volumes. This analysis may be used to assess possible future price action.

one method of valuing stocks, which looks at the past price performance of a stock over time—contrast with “Fundamental Analysis

Analysis of historical price and volume data for a market – often with the aid of charts – as a basis for forecasting future price trends for the relevant asset or commodity. Foreign exchange traders often use technical analyses of exchange rates to forecast short-term exchange rate movements.

Anticipating future price movement using historical prices, trading volume, open interest and other trading data to study price patterns.

A method of securities analysis that concentrates on the supply and demand of the stock market, a particular industry group, or an individual stock.

Analyzing previous market trends and stock prices in the belief that done properly it can be an indicator of future trends.

A method of evaluating securities by analyzing statistics generated by market activity, such as past prices and volume. Technical analysts do not attempt to measure a security's intrinsic value, but instead use charts to identify patterns that can suggest future activity.

The study of historical price patterns to help forecast futures prices.

A form of charting but normally more complex. It can involve very sophisticated and powerful computer programs. Most market participants either love it or loathe it.

Research and examination of the market and securities as it relates to their supply and demand in the marketplace. The technician uses charts and computer programs to identify and project price trends. The analysis includes studying price movements and trading volumes to determine patterns such as Head and Shoulder Formations and W Formations. Other indicators include support and resistance levels, and moving averages. In contrast to fundamental analysis, technical analysis does not consider a corporation's financial data. See: Ascending Tops; Breakout; Chartist; Correction; Descending Tops; Double Bottom; Double Top; Fundamental Analysis; Head-And-Shoulders Pattern; Moving Average; Resistance Level; Rising Bottoms; Support Level; V Formation; W Formation

A technique used to try and predict future movements of a security, commodity or currency, based solely on past price movements and volume levels. It examines charts and historical performance.

The practice of predicting price changes of a security or group of securities by analyzing prior changes and looking for patterns and relationships in graphs of price history.

Is concerned with past price and volume trends- often with the help of chart analysis- in a market, in order to be able to make forecasts about future price developments of the commodity being traded.

An approach to analysis of futures markets and likely futures trends of commodity prices which examines patterns of price change, rates of change, and changes in volume and open interest. This data is often charted.

Also known as charting, this is a way of predicting future price movements from past movements in prices. Prediction also involves psychology and an understanding of crowd behaviour. Normally technical analysis is seen in contrast to fundamental analysis.

Securities analysis and selection based on analyzing statistics generated by market activity, such as prices and volume. The security's intrinsic value is of no consequence to the technical trader.

Technical analysis, also known as charting, is the study of the trading history (the price and volume over time) of any type of traded security (stocks, commodities, etc.) to attempt to predict future prices.