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Wick (Shadow)
Technical AnalysisThe thin lines above and below a candlestick body showing the high and low prices of the period. Long wicks indicate rejection of those price levels; short wicks show conviction.
Related Terms
Candlestick
A chart element showing the open, high, low, and close (OHLC) of a security for a specific time period.
Hammer
A single-candle bullish reversal pattern with a small body at the top and a long lower wick (at least 2x the body).
Shooting Star
A bearish reversal candle with a small body at the bottom and a long upper wick (at least 2x the body).