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Technical Analysis
Technical analysis is the study of the price movement and patterns of a security. By scrutinizing a
security's past price action, primarily through charts and indicators, traders can forecast future price
direction.

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What is a hockey stick chart?

In trading circles, a hockey stock chart is a price line chart that looks like a hockey stock, which depicts a sharp rise in prices
after a short period of stability. As one can guess, this is illustrated by a chart that looks like a hockey stick with a short, curved
blade, attached to a long stick that rises at an angle.

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Key Terms

Triple Top
DEFINITION
In investing, a triple top pattern in technical analysis is formed by three peaks moving into the same area, with declines in
between that pattern. Generally speaking, a triple top formation is considered complete, indicating a further price slide,
once the price moves below pattern support.

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