Choosing stocks by searching for predictable patterns in stock prices is called ________.

A) fundamental analysis
B) technical analysis
C) index management
D) random-walk investing

Technical Analysis

A technique for appraising securities through the study of market-generated statistics, like previous prices and transaction volumes.

Predictable Patterns

Patterns in financial markets or data sets that tend to repeat themselves over time, allowing for the anticipation of certain market movements under specific conditions.