These definitions are critical for getting the most value from our Discord community. Here is the brief definitions of the shorthand we use when posting stock information:
WILD: WE NOTICE SOMETHING PUT ON EXTENDED WATCHLIST
MOVE: SLIGHT MOVEMENT OF PRICE KEEP AN EYE ON IT
PARABOLIC: PARABOLIC MOVEMENT
CURL: PRICE ACTION RECENTLY DROPPED AND NOW IS STARTING TO CURL UP
ABCD: BULL PATTERN FORMING
HEAVY: MEANS THAT THE STOCK'S FLOAT IS LARGER THAN WE TYPICALLY LIKE TO TRADE. AS A RULE OF THUMB IF A STOCK IS OVER 17 MILLION FLOAT WE CONSIDER IT A HEAVY FLOAT.
HI TEST: PRICE ACTION IS TESTING HIGH OF DAY
PRINTED: IMPLIES A GREEN TRADE - THE PERSON WHO SAYS IT MADE MONEY ON THE TRADE
BARCODING: TIGHT RANGE OF TRADING FORMS A LOOK ON THE CHART SIMILAR TO BARCODES. USUALLY MEANS THAT MM'S ARE MANIPULATING THE PRICE ACTION BECAUSE OF LOW VOLUME. DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS TO TRADE USUALLY BECAUSE OF LACK OF LIQUIDITY
Here are some additional abbreviations pertaining to the OTC Market:
PINK = PINK CURRENT OTC STOCKS
PINK LTD = PINK LIMITED OTC STOCKS - YIELD SIGN
NOT PINK = NOT PINK CURRENT OTC STOCKS - STOP SIGN
FLT = FLOAT
SEC = SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMMISSION
DOCS = DOCUMENTS
AS = AUTHORIZED SHARES
OS = OUTSTANDING SHARES
RS = RESTRICTED SHARES
US = UNRESTRICTED SHARES
SOS = SECRETARY OF STATE
W = WITH
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