trendline

American

[trend-lahyn] / ˈtrɛndˌlaɪn /

Or trend line

noun

an upward or downward line on a chart indicating movements of average prices, as of stocks, over a period of time.

Etymology

Origin of trendline

1910–15 for more general sense; trend + line ¹

Example Sentences

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A break below that ratio-chart trendline against the State Street Financial Select Sector ETF would not only pressure Goldman itself, but could also signal broader market weakness.

From Barron's

Each prior test of this secular trendline has served as a springboard for higher prices.

From Barron's

“A decisive break below this trendline would not only point to continued staples leadership but may also signal a broader shift toward rising risk aversion among investors,” he said.

From Barron's

The clearest way to see when a trend is about to change directions is when a trendline breaks.

From MarketWatch

That’s a notable development, given that the stock has struggled to stay above this secular trendline over the past three years.

From Barron's

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