// TRADING TERMINOLOGY
What is Tape Reading?
A technique used by stock traders to analyze the price and volume of a given stock.
In-Depth Explanation
Historically, "The Tape" was a physical strip of paper showing every trade. Today, it is a digital "Time and Sales" window. It is the most granular level of market data.
Practical Example
"The trader is reading the tape to see if aggressive buyers are hitting the ask price."
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