Fundamental vs. Technical Analysis
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What distinguishes fundamental analysis from technical analysis?

  • Fundamental analysis focuses on macroeconomic factors, while technical analysis relies solely on historical price data.
  • Fundamental analysis primarily employs chart patterns, while technical analysis emphasizes industry classifications.
  • Fundamental analysis involves quantitative analysis and stock valuation, while technical analysis concerns itself with price movements. (correct)
  • Fundamental analysis looks at market sentiment indicators, whereas technical analysis uses economic cycles.

Which macroeconomic factors are likely to impact investor expectations according to fundamental analysis?

  • Interest rates, inflation, and employment levels (correct)
  • Historical price data, moving averages, and resistance levels
  • Stock price trends, trading volumes, and chart formations
  • Market sentiment, quarterly earnings, and global events

How do industry classifications influence a company's stock valuation?

  • They determine the volatility of a stock based on price history.
  • They establish benchmarks for revenue growth relative to other sectors. (correct)
  • They affect investor risk tolerance regarding asset allocation.
  • They provide insights into market sentiment during economic downturns.

Which of the following statements regarding technical analysis is correct?

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Which of these best describes a characteristic of defensive industries?

<p>They provide stable earnings through market cycles, regardless of economic conditions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with defensive industries?

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What defines blue-chip stocks among major Canadian banks?

<p>Dominant market position and effective management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for profit squeeze in bank stock prices during rising interest rates?

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Which type of industries are generally regarded as speculative?

<p>Emerging industries with high uncertainty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might utility stocks that have large amounts of debt be risky investments?

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What is a significant challenge faced by companies in speculative industries?

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What can drive the valuation of growth companies' shares to high multiples of earnings per share?

<p>Anticipated exceptional future growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to stock prices when investor expectations begin to falter?

<p>Stock prices fall. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do technical analysts primarily focus on in their analysis?

<p>Historical market actions and price trends. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which primary sources of information do technical analysts use?

<p>Price, volume, and time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do technical analysts believe regarding market influences?

<p>They are fully reflected in market prices. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant limitation of fundamental analysis according to technical analysts?

<p>It does not account for market sentiment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of technical analysis?

<p>To predict future price movements. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do technical analysts use statistical indicators?

<p>To gauge the technical strength of market movements. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about the effectiveness of fundamental analysis?

<p>It is unnecessary if technical analysis is used. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do technical analysts use charts to do?

<p>Identify recurrent patterns and price trends. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of chart analysis in technical analysis?

<p>To visually represent market data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method used by technical analysts?

<p>Fundamental analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a support level indicate in technical analysis?

<p>A price at which demand begins to exceed supply (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chart is most commonly used to display high, low, and close prices?

<p>Bar chart (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What typically occurs when demand exceeds supply at a support level?

<p>Prices tend to rise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would indicate a resistance level in technical analysis?

<p>Low investor willingness to buy at a specific price (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do sentiment indicators play in technical analysis?

<p>They measure overall market psychology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option best describes a cycle analysis in a technical analysis context?

<p>Identifying recurring patterns in market trends (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of a market trend, what does breaking above a resistance level signify?

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Fundamental Analysis

A method of analyzing a company's financial health, industry, and overall economic environment to determine its intrinsic value and potential for future growth.

Technical Analysis

A method of analyzing historical price and trading volume data to identify patterns and trends that suggest future price movements.

Growth Industry

A type of industry that is currently experiencing rapid growth, with high demand and above-average profit potential.

Mature Industry

A type of industry that is characterized by slow, steady growth and a stable market share.

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Declining Industries

A type of industry that is experiencing a decline in demand, profitability, and market share.

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Defensive Industries

Industries that tend to perform well during economic downturns due to their stable earnings and consistent demand for their products or services.

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Blue-Chip Stocks

Shares of companies with a proven track record of consistent earnings and dividends, even during economic fluctuations.

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Interest Rate Sensitivity

The sensitivity of a company's stock price to changes in interest rates.

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Speculative Industries

Industries characterized by high risk and uncertainty due to limited information and potential for rapid change.

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Emerging Industries

Companies operating in emerging industries with high growth potential but also increased risk.

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Growth Stock

Shares of companies with high growth potential but also high risk, often trading at high multiples of earnings.

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Speculative Investing

The practice of buying and selling stocks based on speculation rather than fundamentals.

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Technical Analysis Assumption #1

All information about a company (financial, industry, etc.) is already reflected in the stock price.

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Technical Analysis Assumption #2

Prices move in trends that can be identified and predicted.

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Technical Analysis Assumption #3

Prices can be influenced by a combination of factors, including investor psychology.

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Fundamental Data

Information about a company's past and present performance, like financials and industry trends.

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Technical Analysis Tools

The study of market data like price charts, trading volume, and statistical indicators to identify patterns.

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Advance-Decline Ratio

The number of stocks that are increasing in price compared to those that are decreasing.

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Chart Analysis

This method relies on visual representation of market data, showing how a security's price has moved to understand where it may go next.

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High, Low, Close (HLC) Chart

Typically displayed in a bar chart, it represents the highest, lowest, and closing price of a security during a specific period, often accompanied by trading volume.

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Support and Resistance Levels

A price point where market activity is concentrated, signaling a potential future price reversal.

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Support Level

This level represents a price point where a security's value is perceived as attractive by most investors, leading to increased buying and pushing the price upward.

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Resistance Level

This level represents a price point where most investors are willing to sell a security because they believe it's overpriced, causing the price to decline.

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Price Patterns

These chart patterns represent recurring price movements that can indicate potential future price trends.

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Quantitative Analysis

This analysis relies on statistical models and formulas to identify price trends and potential future price movements.

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Sentiment Analysis

This type of analysis focuses on examining market sentiment, news, and public opinion, which can influence price movements.

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Study Notes

Fundamental Analysis vs. Technical Analysis

  • Fundamental analysis focuses on the underlying factors driving a security's value, while technical analysis studies historical market trends to predict future price movements.
  • Fundamental analysts consider things like company financials, industry trends, and macroeconomic factors.
  • Technical analysts use charts, trading volume, and other market indicators to predict price changes.

Defensive Industries

  • Defensive industries tend to perform well during economic downturns.
  • Blue-chip stocks represent shares of strong and stable companies, often found in defensive industries.
  • Examples of defensive industries include utilities and banks.
  • However, even seemingly stable stocks (like banks) can be impacted by interest rate changes.

Speculative Industries

  • Speculative industries involve high risk and uncertainty because analysts lack definite information.
  • Emerging growth industries are often considered speculative because of rapid initial growth but potential high failure rates.
  • Stock prices of growth companies can be high because of expected future growth, which can drop suddenly if those expectations are challenged.

Fundamental Industry Analysis

  • This analysis helps determine a stock's value based on industry characteristics.

Technical Analysis

  • Technical analysts believe all relevant info is reflected in market prices, making fundamental analysis unnecessary.
  • They focus on price, volume, and time.
  • The three main assumptions of technical analysis include: all known market influences are fully accounted for in prices, price action shows market sentiment, and analysis can show probable future price trends.
  • Commonly used tools include chart analysis, quantitative analysis, sentiment indicators, and cycle analysis.

Chart Analysis

  • Chart analysis visually displays market data, often using bar charts that show highs, lows, and closing prices, enabling analysts to project future trends.
  • Data can be tracked hourly, daily, weekly, etc.
  • Charts use support and resistance levels for anticipating price movements.
    • Support levels are prices where buying is strong, and supply low.
    • Resistance levels are prices where sellers are strong, and demand is low.

Chart Patterns (Continuation and Reversal)

  • Continuation patterns show pauses in trends, such as sideways movements (consolidation).
  • Reversal patterns indicate potential trend changes.
    • A head-and-shoulders formation is a common reversal pattern with a defined neckline, break below a neckline indicates a top.
  • A break above a neckline signifies a bottom in a formation.

Cycle Analysis

  • Analyzing cycles of various lengths (long, seasonal, primary/intermediate, and trading) can help forecast market peaks and troughs but requires supplementing with trends and chart forms.

Efficient Market Hypothesis, Random Walk Theory

  • The efficient market hypothesis states that stock prices reflect all available information.
  • Random walk theory assumes price changes are random.

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Explore the differences between fundamental and technical analysis in this quiz. Learn about the factors influencing security value and how market trends can guide investment decisions. Understand the roles of defensive and speculative industries in market performance.

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