Dow Theory

The founding framework of trend analysis: trends persist until structure proves otherwise.

Related terms

DrawdownThe distance from your account's peak to its low. The number that ends careers — cap it.
DXY — US Dollar IndexThe dollar vs a basket of majors. The anchor: DXY up usually pressures gold, BTC and EUR.
Day TradingOpening and closing positions within the same day — no overnight exposure.
Dealing RangeThe range between the last major swing low and high — the frame for premium/discount.
Demand ZoneThe origin area of an explosive move UP — unfilled institutional buy orders likely remain.
DerivativeAny contract deriving its value from an underlying asset — CFDs, futures, options.

Terms stick when you use them. The Money Circle academy walks you through them step by step.