Technical Analysis Chart Types

“He who doesn't look sees nothing: 10 chart types of technical analysis”. "

Investing is looking ahead. You are looking opportunities, but also holdIn a world where numbers follow each other in rapid succession, a chart you the necessary overview. At a glance you can see whether a course rises, drops of comes to a standstill. Graphs are therefore the basis of technical analysisIn this contribution I will show you the ten most used chart typesEach of these charts helps you better understand the market. And if you look closely, you'll see more.

1. Line

The simplest and most commonly used chart. Each closing price is connected by a line. This allows you to see the trend over time at a glance. Ideal for quickly assessing whether your favorite is rising or falling.

2.Vertex

A variation of the line chart that calculates with (High + Low + Close) ÷ 3. This gives you a smoother view of the trend and more clarity regarding turning points. Useful for better estimating the right entry point.

3. Baseline

This chart starts from a central baseline. You can immediately see whether the price is moving above or below it. It's a simple way to compare performance with an index or sector.

4. Berg

The Berg chart fills in the area below the price line, making rises and falls visually more pronounced. In the KBC chart, the advance from 2023 onwards is much more noticeable due to the solid area below the curve. This makes this type ideal for visually capturing long movements.

5. Bar

Each trading day is displayed with a vertical bar showing the high, low, and close. This provides more information than a simple line. This is especially useful for drawing support and resistance lines or identifying horizontal zones.

6. Candle

The classic for technical analysis. Each candlestick shows the open, high, low, and close. The color immediately indicates whether the day ended positive or negative. Candlestick patterns—combinations of multiple candlesticks—often signal a trend reversal.

7. Hollow Candle

A variation of the classic candlestick chart, but with a simpler color code: hollow = rising, filled = falling. This makes it easier to follow a trend. Starting in 2023, you'll see a long series of hollow candlesticks on KBC, further confirming the upward movement.

8. HeikinAshi

A refined version of the candlestick chart that uses averages in the formula. This smooths out fluctuations and allows you to see trends more clearly. Ideal for tracking long-term movements without too much noise. At KBC, look at the number of consecutive white candlesticks that make the trend remarkably clear.

9. Area chart

A chart that can display multiple series in superimposed sections. Useful for comparing sectors or regions, for example. You can immediately see where the market's center of gravity lies.

10. Performance

This shows not the price itself, but the percentage change. This allows you to easily compare different stocks or indices. You'll immediately see who the winners and losers are.

And what about the other chart types?

Besides these ten popular formats, there are numerous other variations. Think of line charts that show the opening price or volume, or charts that calculate averages and thus smooth out trends. There are also the so-called autonomous chart types, such as Renko, Kagi, or Three Line BreakThese are time-independent and based entirely on price movements. They are particularly useful for those who want to track significant price changes with great precision, but require a bit more experience. In this newsletter, I'm deliberately limiting myself to the most commonly used chart types.

With good investment software, you have all these chart types at your fingertips. Whether you stick to the basics or try more advanced options, you'll always have the right tools to view the market from different angles.

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looks. Because if you don't look, you see nothing.

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