Appendix Glossary

Accumulation/distribution (AD): A technical indicator measuring proportionate degrees of buyer and seller volume; it acts as a momentum indicator.

Ascending triangle: A bullish triangle characterized by a level resistance and rising support level.

Bear abandoned baby: A complex formation consisting of a bear doji star (an upward day, an upward gap, and a doji) followed by a downward gap and then a downward day.

Bear squeeze alert: A three-session candle with the first one upward, the second with a narrower opening and closing range, and the third with yet narrower ranges. Although second and third session candles may be upward or downward, the strongest version of the squeeze alert contains three white candles.

Belt hold:

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