buy signal noun [C]

(Stock Exchange )

a situation where the pattern of recent movements in a share price indicates that it is a good time to buy shares:

A buy signal is generated as the NASDAQ index crosses above the moving average.

⇨ SELL SIGNAL

❖ to generate/give a buy signal

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