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Triple Top
Definition of Triple Top
A triple top is a bearish chart pattern where a stock or index reaches the same resistance level three times but fails to break above it. This repeated failure signals weakening buying momentum and a potential trend reversal from uptrend to downtrend. For example, if a stock rises to ₹500 three times over several months and falls each time, it may form a triple top, indicating a possible decline ahead.
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Average True Range Atr
The Average True Range (ATR) is a technical indicator used to measure market volatility, typically using the average of true ranges from 14 periods that can be daily, weekly, monthly, or even intraday values.
The formula for ATR is:
ATR = Previous ATR (n - 1) + True Rangen / n
n= number of periods
True Range = The greater/highest of these:
The formula for ATR is:
ATR = Previous ATR (n - 1) + True Rangen / n
n= number of periods
True Range = The greater/highest of these:
- High - low (Day 1)
- Absolute value of (Day 1’s high - Day 0’s close)
- Absolute value of (Day 1’s low - Day 0’s close)
Operating Cash Flow (OCF)
Operating Cash Flow (OCF) measures the amount of cash generated by a company from its normal, day-to-day business activities. It is a key element in a company's cash flow statement. OCF indicates the company's ability to generate enough cash internally to sustain and expand its operations without access to external financing. A consistently positive and growing OCF is a sign of strong financial health and operational efficiency.
Naked Option
Naked Option refers to an options position where the seller does not hold the underlying asset or a hedging position. This exposes the trader to potentially unlimited losses if the market moves sharply against the position. Naked options are generally considered high risk and are used by experienced traders only.
Go Public
To “go public” or going public means to get listed on the stock market by launching an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The act of going public involves receiving approval from existing stakeholders to launch an IPO, the price of which is decided by two methods:
- Book Building
- Fixed price
Once the price of the IPO is decided, the shares are offered to the public on the primary market. Not everyone who applies to an IPO may get shares - the system works on the basis of allotment. After the shares are issued, the company is said to move from the “go public” stage to the publicly traded company stage.
Cash Ratio
A cash ratio measures a company’s ability to fulfill short-term debt obligations using only its cash and cash equivalents, which are known to have high liquidity. The formula for calculating cash ratio is:
Cash Ratio: Cash + Cash Equivalents / Current Liabilities
Cash Ratio: Cash + Cash Equivalents / Current Liabilities
Deferred Tax Asset
A deferred tax asset is an item on a company’s financial statement that can be used to get tax relief, generally in the event of overpaying taxes or net losses that are carried forward.
Companies tend to deduct these overpayments or losses for accounting purposes and to reduce their overall taxable income. Common examples of deferred tax assets include:
Companies tend to deduct these overpayments or losses for accounting purposes and to reduce their overall taxable income. Common examples of deferred tax assets include:
- Depreciation of fixed assets
- Net financial loss
- Bad debt
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