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An uptrend in stock trading occurs when a stock has a series of higher highs and higher lows throughout a set period of time (a downtrend is just the opposite). Here is what an uptrend on a stock chart looks like (example uses Papa Johns Pizza, ticker symbol PZZA):

Notice how you can draw a straight line connecting the low points on the chart---this is called the trend line. Typically, stocks in an uptrend will continue to move higher until the trend line is broken. Dips that move down toward the trendline are good buying opportunities on stocks.

Uptrends can occur over any time frame. For example, if you are day trading, you may look for a 2-5 day uptrend, where if you are looking at longer term opportunities you would look for an uptrend in the 3-9 month range. The longer the uptrend, the more likely it is to continue.

Stocks may also form trend channels, which can more accurately display good entry and exit points for stock buying.

DaytradeTeam traders are experts at spotting uptrends as well as breaks of the uptrend--generally a good short selling opportunity. Join DaytradeTeam today and start to receive real time stock trading alerts today!