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XV NISM Series XV
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Which of the following types of analysis examines historical price and volume patterns?

Practice question from NISM XV Mock Test 5 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    Fundamental analysis

  2. Technical analysis

    Correct answer

  3. C

    Macroeconomic analysis

  4. D

    Quantitative analysis

Why this is the answer

Technical analysis studies past price movements and trading volumes to predict future market behavior. Fundamental analysis examines financial statements, macroeconomic analysis looks at economy-wide factors, and quantitative analysis uses statistical models.

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