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Fast Stochastic Compares where a security's price closed relative to its price range over a given time period. As with moving averages, the sensitivity increases with shorter time spans. Two or more stochastics may be used with different time spans on a single security price chart to develop "cross-over" signals. This method is used to spot trend reversals with fairly good accuracy.
The stochastic indicator is plotted as two lines, the %D line and the %K line, with values ranging from 0 to 100. Readings above 80 are strong and indicate that price is closing near its high. Readings below 20 are also strong and indicate that price is closing near its low. Ordinarily, the %K line changes direction before the %D line. However, when the %D line changes direction prior to the %K line, a slow and steady reversal is usually indicated. When both %K and %D lines change direction, and the faster %K line subsequently changes direction to retest a crossing of the %D line but doesn't cross it, this is a good confirmation of the stability of the prior reversal. Many times, when the %K and %D lines begin to flatten out, this is an indication that the trend will reverse during the next trading range.
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52-Week High The highest price at which a security as been purchased or sold in the last 52 weeks.
52-Week Low The lowest price at which a security has been purchased or sold in the last 52 weeks.
5-Year Return The average load-adjusted return over the last five years for a mutual fund. This return is updated monthly. If the fund has not been in existence for five years, the average return for the life of the fund is displayed.
5-Year Sales Growth The five-year annualized growth rate of sales or revenues. This figure is derived by the least squares method, using six data points—a base year plus five subsequent annual data points.
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Forward PE The latest closing price of the stock divided by the latest Earnings Per Share (EPS) estimate as provided by Zacks Investment Research. In the first three quarters of a company's fiscal year, the EPS estimate for the current fiscal year is used. Starting in the fourth quarter, the next fiscal year's estimate is used. The EPS estimate is the mean estimate of EPS growth, as derived from all polled estimates from Wall Street analysts.
Frequency Use Frequency to chart data for a given time period (e.g., intraday, daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly). Typically, choosing a weekly or monthly perspective when looking at several years of data makes it easier to identify long-term trends. A daily chart is useful for active traders and short-term time period charts. Five-minute and hourly Frequencies are used for intraday charts.
Frequently Used Criteria Search A Frequently Used Criteria Search lets you select any combination of the ten most popular search criteria to help you find stocks that may support your investment goals.
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