Candlestick Chart Basics

Grade 1045 min

Learning Objective

I can identify the basic components of a candlestick chart, including the body, wicks, and their relationship to opening and closing prices.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Understanding Candlestick Charts (Tutorial For Beginners) [Trading Basics Series]

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œA candlestick has a green body. The bottom of the body is at $15 and the top of the body is at $20. What were the opening and closing prices for this candlestick? A candlestick has a red body. The top of the body is at $30 and the bottom of the body is at $25. What were the opening and closing prices for this candlestick? ”

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