Divergence
Divergence is a term used in technical analysis, and stands for a situation when the prices of an asset and an indicator (money flow index for example) or some other related asset are moving in different directions.
Divergence shows a major shift in the price movement, and can be positive or negative. Positive divergence is a situation when the price of an asset is going towards new low, while indicator starts to move upward. Negative divergence is a situation when asset is heading towards new high, while indicator closes lower and lower.
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