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KembaraXtra- Financial Terms- advance–decline ratio refers to the ratio between the number of companies whose share prices rise and the number whose share prices fall on a stock exchange during a specific period.


The ratio is often calculated daily to measure the general direction and strength of market activity. It helps investors evaluate overall stock market performance beyond major index movements.


A high advance–decline ratio indicates that more shares are increasing in price than declining, which is generally viewed as a sign of positive market sentiment or bullish conditions.


A falling ratio may suggest weakening investor confidence and can sometimes be interpreted as an early indication of a broader market decline.


The advance–decline ratio is widely used in technical analysis and market forecasting because it reflects overall investor participation and sentiment in the stock market.

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