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TeachMeFinance.com Advance-Decline (A-D) -- Assessment of the quantities of both rising and falling stocks over a certain period. The ratio of advancing (declining) stocks to declining (advancing) stocks is a general indicator of the way the market is moving. In the course of a day, a market will be bullish if more stocks advance than decline. In contrast, a market will be bearish if advances are overwhelmed by declines. The slope of the A-D line gives an idea of the course of the market in terms of bullishness and bearishness. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2007 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.