An approach to research and investment that focuses purely on the technical aspects of price and market movements rather than on the supply and demand fundamentals, economic trends and underlying causes of price movements. The central premise is that all information relevant to understanding price levels and movements is contained within the price/s. Quantitative or technical analysis tends to be synonymous with a systematic approach to investment and can be contrasted with fundamental or qualitative analysis and a discretionary approach to investment.

A quarterly report is a financial report noting any significant changes or events in the business activities of a company over the previous three months