What is Gap (Up / Down)?
Gap (Up / Down) (also called gap up, gap down) — A space on the chart where price opens sharply higher or lower than the previous close, with no trading in between.
In simple terms
A stock can gap up on strong overnight results.
Why Gap (Up / Down) matters when you invest
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Gap (Up / Down) — frequently asked questions
What is Gap (Up / Down)?
A space on the chart where price opens sharply higher or lower than the previous close, with no trading in between.
What does Gap (Up / Down) mean in the stock market?
A space on the chart where price opens sharply higher or lower than the previous close, with no trading in between. A stock can gap up on strong overnight results.
Can you give an example of Gap (Up / Down)?
A stock can gap up on strong overnight results.
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