A trend represents momentum. In simplest terms, a trend is the sentiment behind the movement of a security. If a stock price falls five days in a row, it’s on a downtrend. Whether it’s falling on bad ...

Trend trading is a popular strategy among traders, often summed up by the saying “the trend is your friend.” But what does it really mean to ride the trend? In simple terms, trend trading is a ...

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