Closing Tick

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Definition of 'Closing Tick'

The number of stocks which closed higher than their previous trade minus the number of stocks whose closing prices were lower than their previous trade. A positive closing tick means that there was buying at the close and indicates strength, the opposite is true for a down closing tick.
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Investopedia explains 'Closing Tick'

Those closing higher are called an uptick, while those closing lower are a downtick.

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