What Is Yesterday's Death?
Yesterday's death is a simple reference to the previous trading day's closing price or the end-of-day market close. Traders and analysts use it as a baseline for comparing current movements, calculating daily returns, and measuring overnight risk.
Why Yesterday's Death Matters
Markets react to new information after the previous close, so yesterday's death sets the starting point for today's trading. Gaps, price swings, and volume changes are often measured against the prior session's close to show momentum or reversal.
How to Use Yesterday's Death
Investors track yesterday's death to confirm trends, place stop-loss orders, and evaluate support or resistance levels. Combining the prior close with current price action helps traders make more informed decisions without relying on speculation.
For more on market close data and trading sessions, see Investopedia.
