Technical Analysis / Forex

Technical Analysis

Definition

The study of historical price charts and patterns to forecast future price movements based on market psychology.

Example
Forex traders use technical analysis on 15-minute charts for intraday decisions.
Related Terms
Fundamental Analysis Moving Average (SMA / EMA) Support and Resistance
Frequently Asked Question
What is Technical Analysis?
Technical Analysis is the study of historical price charts and patterns to forecast future price movements, based on the premise that market psychology creates identifiable, repeatable patterns.
APA Citation
Clark, R. (2025). Technical Analysis. VixShield Trading Glossary. Retrieved from https://www.vixshield.com/glossary/technical-analysis
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Russell Clark, FNP-C
Author of SPX Mastery series · Founder of VixShield
Last updated:  ·  Source: VixShield Trading Glossary — From SPX Mastery by Russell Clark
⚠️ Not financial advice. This definition is educational content from the SPX Mastery book series by Russell Clark (VixShield). Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading options involves substantial risk of loss and is not appropriate for all investors. Always paper trade before risking real capital.