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Free Float
Free Float denotes the market capitalization of a company where shares held by promoters, directors, trusts, government etc are not...
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Bottom Reversal
The bottom reversal pattern indicates a potential change in trend from a downward trend to an upward trend. This pattern...
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Black Scholes Model
Used frequently by option traders, Black Scholes Model is an important concept in finance. It was initiated by Robert Merton...
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Average Daily Volume
Average Daily Volume is also known as Average Traded Volume or Average Volume. It is the average number of shares...
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- Volume Spike
- Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP)
- White Marubozu Bullish candlestick pattern
