Definition of Wick (Shadow)
The thin lines above and below the body of a candlestick, representing the highest and lowest prices reached during that period. Long wicks indicate price rejection at those levels.
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Wick (Shadow)
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Short answer
The thin lines above and below the body of a candlestick, representing the highest and lowest prices reached during that period.
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Common mistake
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The thin lines above and below the body of a candlestick, representing the highest and lowest prices reached during that period.
Knowing the precise definition of “Wick (Shadow)” prevents platform and broker-spec mistakes—a common source of size and cost errors.
Common mistake: using “Wick (Shadow)” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.