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Figure 12.6
Down Day Candlestick Chart
The closed (black) body in Figure 12.6 tells us that the close was below the open. That is why this is called a down day.
A flat day is one in which the open and the close are at the same price, hence it is called a flat day. Figure 12.7 shows what this chart looks like. Yet, the candlestick still gives us valuable information about trading range and the relationships among the four price points.
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Figure 12.7
Flat Day Candlestick Chart
As you study these examples, be sure you can see all eight points of information in each. If you cannot, reread this section until you can easily spot all eight points.

 
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