Trend Analysis

Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Trend Analysis'

An aspect of technical analysis that tries to predict the future movement of a stock based on past data. Trend analysis is based on the idea that what has happened in the past gives traders an idea of what will happen in the future. 

There are three main types of trends: short-, intermediate- and long-term.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Trend Analysis'

Trend analysis tries to predict a trend like a bull market run and ride that trend until data suggests a trend reversal (e.g. bull to bear market). Trend analysis is helpful because moving with trends, and not against them, will lead to profit for an investor.

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