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| ===== Technical Overlays ===== | ===== Technical Overlays ===== | ||
| + | * **[[:technical_indicators:anchored_vwap|Anchored VWAP]]** A version of the VWAP overlay where the chartist defines the starting point for overlay calculations. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:bollinger_bands|Bollinger Bands]]** A chart overlay that shows the upper and lower limits of 'normal' price movements based on the Standard Deviation of prices. | * **[[:technical_indicators:bollinger_bands|Bollinger Bands]]** A chart overlay that shows the upper and lower limits of 'normal' price movements based on the Standard Deviation of prices. | ||
| - | * **[[:technical_indicators:chandelier_exit|Chandelier Exit]]** An indicator that can be used to set trailing stop-losses for both long and short position. | + | * **[[:technical_indicators:chandelier_exit|Chandelier Exit]]** An indicator that can be used to set trailing stop-losses for both long and short positions. |
| + | * **[[:technical_indicators:dema|Double Exponential Moving Average (DEMA)]]** A faster moving average calculation that offsets values in order to reduce the traditional lag found in moving averages. | ||
| + | * **[[:technical_indicators:hull_moving_average|Hull Moving Average (HMA)]]** - A very responsive moving average calculation that weights recent prices more heavily than those earlier in the period. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:ichimoku_cloud|Ichimoku Cloud]]** A comprehensive indicator that defines support and resistance, identifies trend direction, gauges momentum and provides trading signals. | * **[[:technical_indicators:ichimoku_cloud|Ichimoku Cloud]]** A comprehensive indicator that defines support and resistance, identifies trend direction, gauges momentum and provides trading signals. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:kaufman_s_adaptive_moving_average|Kaufman's Adaptive Moving Average (KAMA)]]** A unique moving average that accounts for volatility and automatically adjusts to price behavior. | * **[[:technical_indicators:kaufman_s_adaptive_moving_average|Kaufman's Adaptive Moving Average (KAMA)]]** A unique moving average that accounts for volatility and automatically adjusts to price behavior. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:keltner_channels|Keltner Channels]]** A chart overlay that shows upper and lower limits for price movements based on the Average True Range of prices. | * **[[:technical_indicators:keltner_channels|Keltner Channels]]** A chart overlay that shows upper and lower limits for price movements based on the Average True Range of prices. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:moving_averages|Moving Averages]]** Chart overlays that show the 'average' value over time. Both Simple Moving Averages (SMAs) and Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) are explained. | * **[[:technical_indicators:moving_averages|Moving Averages]]** Chart overlays that show the 'average' value over time. Both Simple Moving Averages (SMAs) and Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) are explained. | ||
| + | * **[[:technical_indicators:ma_ribbon|Moving Average Ribbon]]** A quick way to plot several moving averages with different look-back periods on a chart at once. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:moving_average_envelopes|Moving Average Envelopes]]** A chart overlay consisting of a channel formed from simple moving averages. | * **[[:technical_indicators:moving_average_envelopes|Moving Average Envelopes]]** A chart overlay consisting of a channel formed from simple moving averages. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:parabolic_sar|Parabolic SAR]]** A chart overlay that shows reversal points below prices in an uptrend and above prices in a downtrend. | * **[[:technical_indicators:parabolic_sar|Parabolic SAR]]** A chart overlay that shows reversal points below prices in an uptrend and above prices in a downtrend. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:pivot_points|Pivot Points]]** A chart overlay that shows reversal points below prices in an uptrend and above prices in a downtrend. | * **[[:technical_indicators:pivot_points|Pivot Points]]** A chart overlay that shows reversal points below prices in an uptrend and above prices in a downtrend. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:price_channels|Price Channels]]** A chart overlay that shows a channel made from the highest high and lowest low for a given period of time. | * **[[:technical_indicators:price_channels|Price Channels]]** A chart overlay that shows a channel made from the highest high and lowest low for a given period of time. | ||
| + | * **[[:technical_indicators:tema|Triple Exponential Moving Average (TEMA)]]** A more responsive moving average indicator which significantly reduces the lag present in traditional moving average calculations. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:volume_by_price|Volume By Price]]** A chart overlay with a horizontal histogram showing the amount of activity at various price levels. | * **[[:technical_indicators:volume_by_price|Volume By Price]]** A chart overlay with a horizontal histogram showing the amount of activity at various price levels. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:vwap_intraday|Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP)]]** An intraday indicator based on total dollar value of all trades for the current day divided by the total trading volume for the current day. | * **[[:technical_indicators:vwap_intraday|Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP)]]** An intraday indicator based on total dollar value of all trades for the current day divided by the total trading volume for the current day. | ||
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| * **[[:technical_indicators:aroon_oscillator|Aroon Oscillator]]** Measures the difference between Aroon Up and Aroon Down. | * **[[:technical_indicators:aroon_oscillator|Aroon Oscillator]]** Measures the difference between Aroon Up and Aroon Down. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:average_directional_index_adx|Average Directional Index (ADX)]]** Shows whether a stock is trending or oscillating. | * **[[:technical_indicators:average_directional_index_adx|Average Directional Index (ADX)]]** Shows whether a stock is trending or oscillating. | ||
| - | * **[[:technical_indicators:average_true_range_atr|Average True Range (ATR)]]** Measures a stock's volatility. | + | * **[[:technical_indicators:average_true_range_atr|Average True Range (ATR) and Average True Range Percent (ATRP)]]** Measures a stock's volatility. |
| - | * **[[:technical_indicators:balance_of_power|Balance of Power (BOP)]]** Measures the strength of buying and selling pressure for a security. | + | * **[[:technical_indicators:balance_of_power|Balance of Power (BOP)]]** Measures buying and selling pressure to determine which side is in greater control and driving price action. |
| * **[[:technical_indicators:bollinger_band_width|Bollinger BandWidth]]** Shows the percentage difference between the upper and lower Bollinger Band. | * **[[:technical_indicators:bollinger_band_width|Bollinger BandWidth]]** Shows the percentage difference between the upper and lower Bollinger Band. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:bollinger_band_perce|%B Indicator]]** Shows the relationship between price and standard deviation Bollinger Bands. | * **[[:technical_indicators:bollinger_band_perce|%B Indicator]]** Shows the relationship between price and standard deviation Bollinger Bands. | ||
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| * **[[:technical_indicators:chaikin_oscillator|Chaikin Oscillator]]** Combines price and volume to show how money may be flowing into or out of a stock. Based on Accumulation/Distribution Line. | * **[[:technical_indicators:chaikin_oscillator|Chaikin Oscillator]]** Combines price and volume to show how money may be flowing into or out of a stock. Based on Accumulation/Distribution Line. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:chande_trend_meter|Chande Trend Meter (CTM)]]** Scores the strength of a stock's trend, based on several technical indicators over six different timeframes. | * **[[:technical_indicators:chande_trend_meter|Chande Trend Meter (CTM)]]** Scores the strength of a stock's trend, based on several technical indicators over six different timeframes. | ||
| + | * **[[:technical_indicators:cmb_composite_index|CMB Composite Index]]** An unbound momentum oscillator that attempts to improve on some of the shortcomings of traditional RSI. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:commodity_channel_index_cci|Commodity Channel Index (CCI)]]** Shows a stock's variation from its "typical" price. | * **[[:technical_indicators:commodity_channel_index_cci|Commodity Channel Index (CCI)]]** Shows a stock's variation from its "typical" price. | ||
| + | * **[[:technical_indicators:connorsrsi|ConnorsRSI]]** A momentum oscillator created from the composite of RSI, ROC, and Up/Down Length, designed for shorter-term trades. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:coppock_curve|Coppock Curve]]** An oscillator that uses rate-of-change and a weighted moving average to measure momentum. | * **[[:technical_indicators:coppock_curve|Coppock Curve]]** An oscillator that uses rate-of-change and a weighted moving average to measure momentum. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:correlation_coeffici|Correlation Coefficient]]** Shows the degree of correlation between two securities over a given timeframe. | * **[[:technical_indicators:correlation_coeffici|Correlation Coefficient]]** Shows the degree of correlation between two securities over a given timeframe. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:dppmo|DecisionPoint Price Momentum Oscillator (PMO)]]** An advanced momentum indicator that tracks a stock's rate of change. | * **[[:technical_indicators:dppmo|DecisionPoint Price Momentum Oscillator (PMO)]]** An advanced momentum indicator that tracks a stock's rate of change. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:detrended_price_osci|Detrended Price Oscillator (DPO)]]** A price oscillator that uses a displaced moving average to identify cycles. | * **[[:technical_indicators:detrended_price_osci|Detrended Price Oscillator (DPO)]]** A price oscillator that uses a displaced moving average to identify cycles. | ||
| + | * **[[technical_indicators:distance_from_high|Distance From Highs]]** Shows how far a security is trading from its 3, 6, 9, or 12-month highs, expressed as a percentage. | ||
| + | * **[[technical_indicators:distance_from_low|Distance From Lows]]** Shows how far a security is trading from its 3, 6, 9, or 12-month lows, expressed as a percentage. | ||
| + | * **[[technical_indicators:distance_to_high|Distance To Highs]]** Shows the percentage move necessary for a security to reach a 3, 6, 9, or 12-month high. | ||
| + | * **[[technical_indicators:distance_to_low| Distance To Lows]]** Shows the percentage move necessary for a security to reach a 3, 6, 9, or 12-month low. | ||
| + | * **[[:technical_indicators:distance_from_ma|Distance From Moving Average]]** Shows the percentage difference between price and a moving average of your choice. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:ease_of_movement_emv|Ease of Movement (EMV)]]** An indicator that compares volume and price to identify significant moves. | * **[[:technical_indicators:ease_of_movement_emv|Ease of Movement (EMV)]]** An indicator that compares volume and price to identify significant moves. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:force_index|Force Index]]** A simple price-and-volume oscillator. | * **[[:technical_indicators:force_index|Force Index]]** A simple price-and-volume oscillator. | ||
| + | * **[[technical_indicators:highest_high_value|Highest High Value]]** Shows a security's highest trading value in the span of a specific period. | ||
| + | * **[[technical_indicators:lowest_low_value|Lowest Low Value]]** Shows a security's lowest trading value within a specific period. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:mass_index|Mass Index]]** An indicator that identifies reversals when the price range widens. | * **[[:technical_indicators:mass_index|Mass Index]]** An indicator that identifies reversals when the price range widens. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:moving_average_convergence_divergence_macd|MACD (Moving Average Convergence/Divergence Oscillator)]]** A momentum oscillator based on the difference between two EMAs. | * **[[:technical_indicators:moving_average_convergence_divergence_macd|MACD (Moving Average Convergence/Divergence Oscillator)]]** A momentum oscillator based on the difference between two EMAs. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:macd-histogram|MACD-Histogram]]** A momentum oscillator that shows the difference between MACD and its signal line. | * **[[:technical_indicators:macd-histogram|MACD-Histogram]]** A momentum oscillator that shows the difference between MACD and its signal line. | ||
| + | * **[[technical_indicators:macd-v|MACD-V]]** A volatility-normalized MACD that can analyze trends. | ||
| + | * **[[technical_indicators:macd-v_histogram|MACD-V Histogram]]** A momentum oscillator that indicates if a trend is positive or negative in absolute terms. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:money_flow_index_mfi|Money Flow Index (MFI)]]** A volume-weighted version of RSI that shows shifts is buying and selling pressure. | * **[[:technical_indicators:money_flow_index_mfi|Money Flow Index (MFI)]]** A volume-weighted version of RSI that shows shifts is buying and selling pressure. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:negative_volume_inde|Negative Volume Index (NVI)]]** A cumulative volume-based indicator used to identify trend reversals. | * **[[:technical_indicators:negative_volume_inde|Negative Volume Index (NVI)]]** A cumulative volume-based indicator used to identify trend reversals. | ||
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| * **[[:technical_indicators:rate_of_change_roc_and_momentum|Rate of Change (ROC) and Momentum]]** Shows the speed at which a stock's price is changing. | * **[[:technical_indicators:rate_of_change_roc_and_momentum|Rate of Change (ROC) and Momentum]]** Shows the speed at which a stock's price is changing. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:relative_strength_index_rsi|Relative Strength Index (RSI)]]** Shows how strongly a stock is moving in its current direction. | * **[[:technical_indicators:relative_strength_index_rsi|Relative Strength Index (RSI)]]** Shows how strongly a stock is moving in its current direction. | ||
| + | * **[[:technical_indicators:rvol|Relative Volume (RVOL)]]** A set of indicators/overlays that compare current volume to the average, in order to identify conditions where unusually high or low volume is powering a price move. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:rrg_relative_strength|RRG Relative Strength]]** Uses RS-Ratio to measure relative performance and RS-Momentum to measure the momentum of relative performance. | * **[[:technical_indicators:rrg_relative_strength|RRG Relative Strength]]** Uses RS-Ratio to measure relative performance and RS-Momentum to measure the momentum of relative performance. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:sctr|StockCharts Technical Rank (SCTR)]]** Our relative ranking system based on a stock's technical strength. | * **[[:technical_indicators:sctr|StockCharts Technical Rank (SCTR)]]** Our relative ranking system based on a stock's technical strength. | ||
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| * **[[:technical_indicators:stochastic_oscillator_fast_slow_and_full|Stochastic Oscillator (Fast, Slow, and Full)]]** Shows how a stock's price is doing relative to past movements. Fast, Slow and Full Stochastics are explained. | * **[[:technical_indicators:stochastic_oscillator_fast_slow_and_full|Stochastic Oscillator (Fast, Slow, and Full)]]** Shows how a stock's price is doing relative to past movements. Fast, Slow and Full Stochastics are explained. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:stochrsi|StochRSI]]** Combines Stochastics with the RSI indicator to help you see RSI changes more clearly. | * **[[:technical_indicators:stochrsi|StochRSI]]** Combines Stochastics with the RSI indicator to help you see RSI changes more clearly. | ||
| + | * **[[technical_indicators:traffic_light|Traffic Light]]** Shows bullish (green), bearish (red), and neutral (yellow) zones on a chart using parameters you set. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:trix|TRIX]]** A triple-smoothed moving average of price movements. | * **[[:technical_indicators:trix|TRIX]]** A triple-smoothed moving average of price movements. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:true_strength_index|True Strength Index]]** An indicator that measures trend direction and identifies overbought/oversold levels. | * **[[:technical_indicators:true_strength_index|True Strength Index]]** An indicator that measures trend direction and identifies overbought/oversold levels. | ||
| + | * **[[:technical_indicators:ttm_squeeze|TTM Squeeze]]** A volatility indicator used to identify periods of consolidation and determine the likely direction of the resulting move. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:ulcer_index|Ulcer Index]]** An indicator designed to measure market risk or volatility. | * **[[:technical_indicators:ulcer_index|Ulcer Index]]** An indicator designed to measure market risk or volatility. | ||
| * **[[:technical_indicators:ultimate_oscillator|Ultimate Oscillator]]** Combines long-term, mid-term and short-term moving averages into one number. | * **[[:technical_indicators:ultimate_oscillator|Ultimate Oscillator]]** Combines long-term, mid-term and short-term moving averages into one number. | ||