Looking at a stock chart for the first time can feel overwhelming all those lines, numbers, and colors. But once you understand the basics, it’s actually pretty simple.

Here’s a quick guide to help you out:

1. What’s a Stock Chart?

It shows how a stock’s price moves over time — like a graph of its ups and downs.

2. Choose the Time Frame

You can view the chart for 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, etc.

Short-term = good for trading

Long-term = better for investing

3. Line vs Candlestick Charts

Line chart = simple price movement

Candlestick chart = shows open, close, high, and low

Green = price went up

Red = price went down

4.Spot the Trend

Look if the stock is going up (uptrend), down (downtrend), or sideways.
This helps you know the stock’s overall direction.

5. Volume Bars

At the bottom, you’ll see bars showing how many shares were traded.
More volume = more interest.

Final Tip

Don’t overthink it. Practice by looking at charts of popular companies in your trading app. The more you do, the more confident you’ll get.