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Fractal

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Fractal in Elliott Wave Theory: The self-similar nature of Elliott Wave patterns. Each wave contains smaller versions of the same five-wave and three-wave structures. A Wave 3 on a weekly chart subdivides into a complete five-wave impulse on the daily chart.

What Fractal Means

The self-similar nature of Elliott Wave patterns. Each wave contains smaller versions of the same five-wave and three-wave structures. A Wave 3 on a weekly chart subdivides into a complete five-wave impulse on the daily chart.

Where You'll See It

Fractal appears regularly in Artavest's weekly wave-count analysis across 108 US stocks and ETFs. It's part of the concept family of Elliott Wave concepts and shows up most often when analysts are discussing the foundational principles behind Elliott Wave Theory.

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