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what does consolidation mean in stock market

by Mrs. Kirsten Jacobs Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Consolidation is a phase when a stock or an index trades within a range. The trend is said to be sideways and may vary depending on the circumstance. Once this range is broken, it may lead to bigger moves, but until the range is intact, the movement cannot be clearly predicted.Mar 26, 2020

Is consolidation good for stocks?

Identifying consolidation on a chart can be a great trading advantage and involves looking for stocks that: Trade in a narrow range. Have low trading volumes. Steady support and resistance levels.

Why do stocks consolidate?

Consolidation is a technical analysis term used to describe a stock's price movement within a given support and resistance range for a period of time. It is generally caused due to trader indecisiveness.

Is stock consolidation bullish?

Some types of consolidation are relatively easy to trade since they form part of price action charts. A good example is what happens after a major bullish run. A closer look at this pattern shows that it is a bullish flag or a bullish pennant.

What is an example of consolidation?

An example of a consolidation is when two companies merge together. The act or process of consolidating. In corporate law, the union of two or more corporations into a new corporation along with the dissolution of the original corporations. See also merger.

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