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Technical Analysis

ATR (Average True Range)

An indicator measuring market volatility.

Full Definition

ATR measures volatility by calculating the average of true ranges over a specified period (typically 14). True range is the greatest of: current high minus low, absolute value of high minus previous close, or absolute value of low minus previous close. ATR helps set stop losses based on volatility and identify potential breakout strength.

Related Terms

VolatilityStop LossTrailing Stop
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