What does 'Trend' refer to in the context of the stock market?

The direction in which the price of a stock is moving The overall health of the economy The number of trades happening in a day The volume of stocks being bought and sold

Why is identifying a long-term trend generally easier than identifying a short-term trend?

Long-term trends are less affected by short-term volatility Long-term trends are less influenced by investor sentiment Long-term trends are easier to predict using historical data Long-term trends are less impacted by economic news

What is the primary goal of Trend Analysis in the stock market?

To predict future stock price movements based on historical data To identify the best performing stocks in a specific sector To determine the fair value of a company's stock To assess the overall risk of investing in the stock market

What is another term used for Trend Analysis?

Horizontal Analysis Vertical Analysis Fundamental Analysis Technical Analysis

What is the main function of a Moving Average (MA) as a stock indicator?

To reduce the impact of short-term price fluctuations To predict the long-term growth potential of a stock To identify the best time to buy or sell a stock To measure the overall volatility of a stock

What action might a trader using the Moving Average strategy take when a short-term MA crosses above a long-term MA?

Enter a long position Enter a short position Hold their current position Sell all their stocks

What do Momentum Indicators primarily measure?

The rate at which a stock's price is increasing or decreasing The overall profitability of a company The investor sentiment surrounding a particular stock The risk associated with investing in a specific stock

What are Trendlines in technical analysis?

Lines and curves used to identify price patterns Indicators of a company's financial performance Predictions of future market trends Measures of investor confidence