Cmt level 1questions - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1 - Define what is meant by a trend in technical analysis. -ANSWER Uptrend = price reaches higher peaks and troughs; downtrend = prices reach lower peaks and troughs; flat trend = price within a range without significant downward movement. 1 - Explain why determining the trend is important to analysts. -ANSWER Determining a trend early, at the beginning of an up/downtrend enables the trader to profit more. The goal of the trader is to ride the trend until it reaches its end. 1 - Identify p...