Definition of
chartist
stock market analyst employing charts an analyst who studies past stock market trends, the movement of stock prices, and changes in the accounting ratios of individual companies. The chartist's philosophy is that history repeats itself: using charts and graphs, he or she uses past trends and repetitive patterns to forecast the future. Although the chartist approach is considered narrower than that of a traditional analyst, it nevertheless has a good following.
www.qfinance.com