Lesson 2 · What breadth is
The index is a few big names. Breadth is everyone.
An index can rise because three heavyweight stocks rose while most others fell. Breadth counts the crowd, so you can tell a broad move from a thin one. Try it: tip the stocks below and compare the two numbers.
The index▲ +0.55%what the price shows
Breadth+2030 rising · 20 falling
An illustration with 50 imaginary stocks. The real breadth line follows hundreds of stocks, every minute.
Educational content using paper (simulated) trades. Nothing here is investment advice or a recommendation to trade.