Understanding Stock Chart Patterns
1. Head and Shoulders
A reversal pattern that signals a trend change. It has three peaks: the middle is the highest (head), and the
two on either side are lower (shoulders).
2. Double Top and Double Bottom
Double Top: Two peaks at a similar level, signaling a bearish reversal.
Double Bottom: Two troughs at a similar level, indicating a bullish reversal.
3. Cup and Handle
A bullish continuation pattern resembling a cup with a handle. The price usually breaks out upward after the
handle forms.
4. Flags and Pennants
Short-term continuation patterns that form after strong price moves. Flags are rectangular; pennants are
small symmetrical triangles.
5. Triangles
Symmetrical: Price converges with lower highs and higher lows.
Ascending: Flat top with higher lows (bullish).
Descending: Flat bottom with lower highs (bearish).