Overview of Widely Used Price Charts in Financial Markets


Line Chart:

  • A line chart is the simplest type of chart used in financial analysis.
  • It represents the closing prices of a financial asset plotted against time, with a line connecting the closing prices of each period.
  • Line charts provide a clear overview of price trends but lack detailed information about intraday fluctuations.





Bar Chart:


  • Bar charts display price movements using vertical bars.
  • Each bar represents a specific period (e.g., day, week, month) and consists of the opening price (left side of the bar), closing price (right side), and the highest and lowest prices reached during that period.
  • Bar charts offer more detailed information compared to line charts, including the price range within each period.





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Candlestick Chart:


  • Candlestick charts provide visual cues about price movements and market sentiment.
  • Each candlestick represents a specific period and consists of a rectangular body and two thin lines called wicks or shadows.
  • The body represents the price range between the opening and closing prices, while the wicks represent the highest and lowest prices reached during the period.
  • Candlestick charts are widely used for identifying patterns and potential changes in market direction.




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Renko Charts:

Renko charts, a unique type of price chart, diverge from the conventional time-based approach. Instead of tracking prices over specific time intervals, Renko charts focus solely on price movements.
  • Renko charts represent price movements using rectangular blocks or “bricks.”
  • A new brick is drawn only when the price surpasses the size of the previous brick.
  • If the price moves in the same direction (up or down) as the previous brick, no new brick is added.
  • Choosing the right brick size is crucial. Smaller bricks capture more detail but may lead to excessive noise.
  • Larger bricks smooth out the chart but might miss short-term reversals.





Point and Figure Chart:


  • Point and Figure charts are another type of chart that focuses solely on price movements.
  • They use X’s and O’s to represent upward and downward price movements, respectively, without considering time.
  • Point and Figure charts are particularly useful for identifying support and resistance levels and visualising long-term trends.




Heikin Ashi:


  • Heikin Ashi charts use averages of the open, high, low, and close prices from the previous period to calculate the current period's prices.
  • Heikin Ashi charts are effective for identifying trends and trend reversals. When the candles on a Heikin Ashi chart have predominantly green (upward) or red (downward) bodies, it indicates a strong trend in that direction.
  •  Changes in colour or the appearance of specific patterns can signal potential reversals.





Kagi Charts:

  • Kagi charts consist of a series of vertical lines that reference an asset’s price action, rather than anchoring to time.
  • These charts are independent of time and only change direction once a predefined reversal amount is reached.
  • Noise is a particular drawback of traditional candlestick charting methods. Because a change in price direction occurs only after a specific threshold is reached, some traders may find Kagi charts useful in terms of isolating the trend and viewing direction more clearly.







Each type of chart has its advantages and is used by traders and analysts based on their preferences, trading strategies, and the specific characteristics of the market being analyzed. By combining these chart types and understanding their strengths, traders can enhance their decision-making process. Remember, no single chart is perfect, context and analysis matter. Happy trading!