Financial charts are visual representations of financial data used by investors and analysts to identify patterns, compare figures, and make informed decisions. While uses financial statements to find what to buy, technical analysis relies on these charts to determine when to buy or sell. Core Chart Types

: Similar to bar charts but use color-coded "bodies" to show sentiment.

typically indicates the price closed higher than it opened. Red/Black indicates the price closed lower. Essential Tools for Analysis

: These provide more detail by showing the Open, High, Low, and Close (OHLC) for each period. Vertical height represents the price range.

Most traders and investors rely on three primary chart styles to visualize price action: