Chaikin Oscillator
An indicator by Marc Chaikin that measures momentum in buying and selling pressure using price and volume.
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An indicator by Marc Chaikin that measures momentum in buying and selling pressure using price and volume.
The Chaikin oscillator is built from the accumulation/distribution line, which weighs each day's volume by where price closed in its range. It then subtracts a slow average of that line from a fast one.
Rising above zero suggests money is flowing in; falling below suggests it is flowing out. It needs reliable volume data, which spot forex lacks, so it is mostly used on stocks and futures.
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