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The line connecting only the closing prices.
Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Price Action
Line Chart — line connecting only closing prices. Noise is lowest, detail is also lowest.
This term comes under Price Action, in the "TYPE AND SCALE OF CHART" section. There are several ways to display a HI data, and each way highlights something different:
Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Bar Chart (OHLC)
• Candlestick Chart
• Heikin Ashi
• Renko
• Point and Figure
• Linear vs Log Scale
• Price Scale / Time Scale
• Auto Fit
• Bar Replay
• Comparison / Overlay
To read the entire group and all its examples in one place, see the journal "PRICE ACTION: THE LANGUAGE OF THE CANDLE" - this term is taken from there.
This entry is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. Exchanges change charges, margins, lot sizes and expiry rules from time to time, so verify any figures with your broker or exchange.