Parabolic
Parabolic is a financial term used to describe a situation where the price of a security or asset is increasing or decreasing at an increasingly rapid rate. It is often used to describe a situation where the price of a security or asset is increasing or decreasing at an exponential rate. Parabolic movements are often seen in the stock market, commodities, and currencies.
History of Parabolic
The term parabolic was first used in the early 19th century by French mathematician Joseph Louis Lagrange. He used the term to describe a curve that is symmetrical around a point, and is characterized by its steepness. The term was later adopted by financial analysts to describe the rapid increase or decrease in the price of a security or asset.
Comparisons
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Parabolic | Rapid increase or decrease in the price of a security or asset. |
| Exponential | Rapid increase or decrease in the value of a quantity. |
| Hyperbolic | Rapid increase or decrease in the rate of change of a quantity. |
Summary
Parabolic is a financial term used to describe a situation where the price of a security or asset is increasing or decreasing at an increasingly rapid rate. It is often used to describe a situation where the price of a security or asset is increasing or decreasing at an exponential rate. Parabolic movements are often seen in the stock market, commodities, and currencies. For more information about this term, you can visit Investopedia, The Balance, and Investing.com.
See Also
- Exponential
- Hyperbolic
- Bull Market
- Bear Market
- Volatility
- Momentum
- Trend
- Support
- Resistance
- Technical Analysis
