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Gap Down
What a gap down means in market behavior.
Plain-English definition
A gap down happens when an asset opens significantly below the prior session's price range.
Why it matters
It can reflect negative news, de-risking, or sharp expectation resets.
Beginner example
A stock may gap down after weak guidance or a large macro shock.
Common misunderstanding
A gap down does not automatically settle the long-term thesis.
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