breadth of market

breadth of market definition - business

breadth of market

The underlying strength of stock market movements in an upward or a downward direction. Comparing the number of stocks that have advanced in price with the number of stocks that have declined in price is a popular method for measuring breadth of market. Also called market breadth.

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