Technical analysis is all about finding patterns in market data. But how do you do that? And what patterns are traders actually looking for? In this video, we’ll break down what technical analysis is, three key concepts, common chart types, and some examples of technical indicators so you can start spotting trends for yourself. Technical analysis is an essential tool for every chart-driven trader.

The core idea of technical analysis is to analyze past market data—mainly historical price and volume—to try to gauge future price movements. Unlike what’s known as fundamental analysis, technical analysis isn’t focused on a stock’s news, underlying financials, or profitability.

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