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What is Average True Range?

How much a stock typically moves in a day

Full Explanation

ATR measures the average daily price range (high minus low) over a set period. It tells you how volatile a stock is on a typical day — useful for setting stop losses.

Pro Tip

A stock with ATR of $5 moves about $5/day on average. Size your trades accordingly.

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