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Column Chart

Vertical columns representing price movement per period.

Structure​

  • Vertical bars (columns) for each period
  • Height represents price range or close level
  • Often color-coded by direction

Variations​

  • OHLC-style: Show open/close with high/low line
  • Close-only: Simple level indicator
  • Range: High-low range as column height

When To Use​

  • Period-based reports
  • Weekly/monthly summaries
  • Histogram-style views
  • Volume overlay (common combination)

Limitations​

  • Dense charts become cluttered
  • Intraday data looks overwhelming
  • Less common than candlestick/bar

API​

chart.setChartType('column');

Comparison​

PeriodBest Fit
IntradayCandlestick, Bar
DailyCandlestick, Column
Weekly/MonthlyColumn, Line