As the picture to this article shows, I'm “rolling the dice” here. Well, sort of. I recently charted the S&P 500 (SP500)…all 500 stocks, one at a time…with a focus on weekly price patterns. My goal ...

Net change measures a security's price difference from one day to the next. Learn its role in stock analysis, how it's used in charting, and its impact on investing decisions.

Stock charts are key for technical trading. The use of a simple picture can tell you the story of a complex topic — and ...

When you first open a stock chart, the complexity can be paralyzing. There are hundreds of mathematical tools — or technical indicators — available, all promising to unlock the market’s secrets. But ...

Fundamental analysis tries to determine value and estimate the future market price based on a stock's underlying fundamentals. Technical analysis relies on charts to forecast prices. The goal of ...

Capital at risk. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Accurate at the point of publication. Increasingly, investors are using technical analysis ...

Judging by the posts I’ve seen lately, the recent price pullback in the precious metals sector (primarily gold and silver prices) has been causing short-term anxiety and confusion among investors. In ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I enjoy helping people make "Smart Decisions" with their money. Aug 10, 2020, 04:50pm EDT Aug 10, 2020, 04:50pm EDT This article ...

Stock charts help traders measure the movement and momentum of a stock's up and down trading patterns. Reading stock charts can give you key insights into a company's perceived value. Key components ...

The moment you open a stock chart, you’re flooded with information: candlesticks, volume bars, and dozens of lines that all promise to predict the future. For the beginner investor, this overwhelming ...