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uptrend

American  
[uhp-trend] / ˈʌpˌtrɛnd /

noun

  1. a tendency upward or toward growth, especially in economic development.


Etymology

Origin of uptrend

First recorded in 1940–45; up- + trend

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Currently, the ETF has broken a long-term uptrend that ran from October 2023 to June 2026, making the break below that trend line significant.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

“This amplifies stock price volatility tremendously, both on the uptrend and in drawdowns as margin calls force selling by investors,” analyst Jing Jie Yu said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

At the same time, the stock broke below a mild uptrend on its ratio chart versus the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF, signaling weakening performance versus the broader software space.

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

That long-term uptrend has support from central banks, who grew heir gold purchases by 17% annually between 2021 and last year, according to the World Gold Council.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

And the sharp uptrend in individual psycho-neurotic and psychotic behavior.

From Hunter Patrol by Piper, H. Beam

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