An area chart is a way of representing changes in the price of an asset (quotes).

The chart consists of points which register over a specified period of time and join together.

Visually, it appears as a continuous zigzag.

The area under the line is colored, which is why the chart is called “area” chart.

A Japanese candlestick is a way of representing changes in the price of an asset.

It’s made up of colored rectangles and vertical lines, similar in appearance to the candlesticks that give it its name.

The colored rectangles are the “body” of the candlestick.

The lines above and below the body are called the “shadows”.

This type of chart was created in Japan, which is why they’re often called “Japanese candlesticks”.

Bars are one way of representing changes in the price of an asset.
Bars are similar to candlestick charts and contain the same information as Japanese candlesticks.

They differ only in appearance. Visually, bars are comprised of a vertical line and two smaller horizontal lines.