Momentum
The tendency of an asset's recent direction to persist, and the family of strategies built on that observation.
The tendency of an asset's recent direction to persist, and the family of strategies built on that observation.
Why it matters
Momentum strategies historically show long quiet stretches punctuated by sharp reversals.
Related terms
- Moving Average
- RSI
- Technical Analysis
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