Chartist

usgb/ˈtʃɑːrtɪst/
noun

A person who uses graphs or charts of financial data to predict future trends and make investment decisions.

As a chartist, Ryan carefully examined the stock market patterns to anticipate future trends.
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Often appears as...

  • professional chartist
  • chartist analysis

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Financial Context

Used in finance to describe someone who predicts market trends by analyzing charts.

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He became a chartist to boost his trading performance.
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Not Astrology

Don't confuse with 'astrology'. A chartist relies on data, not stars, for predictions.

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Unlike astrology, his chartist skills are based on market data analysis.
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Investment Skill

Being a chartist is a technical skill, indicating proficiency in reading financial charts.

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She improved her investment portfolio by learning chartist techniques.
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