How to Read Stock Quotes#
Understanding a stock quote is essential for making informed trading decisions.
Components of a Stock Quote#
Price Data#
- LTP (Last Traded Price): Most recent transaction price
- Open: First trade price of the day
- High/Low: Day's price range
- Close/Previous Close: Last session's closing price
- 52-Week High/Low: Yearly price range
Volume & Activity#
- Volume: Total shares traded today
- Average Volume: Typical daily volume (helps gauge activity)
- Turnover: Total value of shares traded (Volume x Price)
Change Indicators#
- Change (₹): Absolute price change from previous close
- Change (%): Percentage change - most useful for comparison
Market Depth (Level 2 Data)#
BID (Buyers) ASK (Sellers) Qty Price | Price Qty 500 245.50 | 245.75 300 1000 245.25 | 246.00 750 200 245.00 | 246.25 400
Key Ratios on Quote Pages#
| Ratio | What It Tells You |
|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | Price relative to earnings |
| P/B Ratio | Price relative to book value |
| Dividend Yield | Annual dividend as % of price |
| Market Cap | Company's total market value |
| EPS | Earnings per share |
Reading Candlestick Summary#
- Green candle: Close > Open (bullish)
- Red candle: Close < Open (bearish)
- Long wick: Rejection of price level
- Doji: Indecision (open ≈ close)