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Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Day 18 — Trend: The Direction of Markets

 

Introduction

Markets do not move randomly all the time.

They tend to move in a direction for a period — this is called a trend.


W/H (What / Why / How)

What is a Trend?
A trend is the general direction of price movement.

Why does it matter?
Because it reflects:

• sustained buying or selling
• market direction

How does it work?

• uptrend → higher highs, higher lows
• downtrend → lower highs, lower lows
• sideways → range



Insights from Financial Thinkers

Charles Dow introduced the concept that markets move in identifiable trends.


Simple Understanding

Think of a river flow.

Water may fluctuate, but it generally moves in one direction.

Markets behave similarly.


Deeper Insight

Trends form when one side dominates:

• buyers dominate → uptrend
• sellers dominate → downtrend


Real Market Behaviour

• strong trends → sustained movement
• weak trends → choppy movement


Practical Insight

Understanding trends helps:

• align with market direction
• avoid trading against strong moves


Concept Anchor

Trend shows the dominant direction of price movement.


Quick Recap

• Uptrend → rising
• Downtrend → falling
• Range → sideways


Closing Thought

The market may fluctuate,
but direction is what matters most.



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