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Course: The foundations of technical analysis

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Reversal day

A reversal day is a term used in technical analysis to describe a day on which the direction of a stock's price movement changes. A reversal day occurs when the price of a security that has been moving in a certain direction (either up or down) changes direction and moves in the opposite direction.

For example, if a stock has been in an uptrend, a reversal day occurs when the price of the stock begins to decline. Conversely, if a stock has been in a downtrend, a reversal day occurs when the price of the stock begins to increase.

Reversal days can be considered significant events in the stock market, as they can signal a change in market sentiment and investment strategies. Technical analysts often look for reversal days as an opportunity to enter or exit a trade, and use various chart patterns and indicators to identify and confirm the occurrence of a reversal day.

It is important to keep in mind that reversal days are not always a guarantee of a sustained change in trend, and that prices can sometimes continue to move in the same direction for a period of time after a reversal day. As a result, it is important to closely monitor market conditions and be prepared to adjust investment strategies as necessary.

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