Used in the context of general equities. Percentage of stocks participating in a particular market move. Technical analysts say there was significant 'breadth' if 2/3 of the stocks listed on an exchange moved in the same direction during a trading session. See: A/D line .
BREADTH OF THE MARKET
Meaning of BREADTH OF THE MARKET in English
Campbell R. Harvey. Hypertextual finance English glossary. Английский словарь гипертекстовых финансов. 2012