What is Candlestick Body? Complete Guide for Indian Investors & Traders

The candlestick body is the thick rectangle between the open and close prices of a session. A green body means the close was above the open. A red body means the close was below the open.

If TCS opens at ₹3,900 and closes at ₹3,980, the body spans that ₹80 range in green. The size of the body shows how decisively one side won the session.

What does the size of the body tell traders?

A long body shows strong conviction, with price travelling far from the open. A small body shows balance between buyers and sellers, often appearing before reversals or pauses. Comparing body sizes across recent candles reveals whether momentum is rising or fading.

How is the body used in candlestick patterns?

Most patterns are defined by body relationships. An engulfing pattern needs one body to fully cover the previous one, while a harami needs a small body inside a large one. Doji patterns are defined by having almost no body at all.

Concepts like the candlestick body become easier with practice. Start with small positions in equity delivery, and read more chart lessons in the Knowledge Center before scaling up.

Technical analysis involves interpretation. The same chart can be read differently by different traders. Always combine multiple tools and manage risk before acting on any signal.

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