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Candlestick Chart

What is Candlestick Chart?

A candlestick chart shows four prices for each period: open, high, low and close. The body spans the open to the close, and thin wicks reach to the high and low.

Why it matters

Candlesticks make it easy to see at a glance whether buyers or sellers controlled a session, and they are the most common chart style among active traders.

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How to Read a Stock Chart for Beginners

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