Divergence
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| A term used to describe a difference in the behavior of two instruments, or an instrument and an indicator based on that instrument. | ||
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Additional Comments:
Typically, downside divergence exists when a stock or commodity makes a new low, while an indicator based on that stock or commodity does not make a new low.
Upside divergence exists when a stock or commodity makes a new high, while an indicator based on that stock or commodity fails to make a new high. |
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Derivatives Derivatives are financial instruments whose value is based on the market value of an underlying asset ... Stochastic A technical indicator, which is an oscillator based on the relationship of the open, high, low, ... Breakout A movement by a stock or commodity above an established resistance zone or below an established ... | ||
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