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Vortex Indicator

Classic trend momentum classic breakout

The Vortex Indicator helps identify the start of a new trend or the continuation of an existing one.

Usage

Use to detect the start of new trends. A Vortex Indicator crossover (VI+ crossing above VI-) signals the beginning of an uptrend; the reverse signals a downtrend.

Background

The Vortex Indicator, developed by Etienne Botes and Douglas Siepman (2010), is inspired by the vortex flow of water discovered by Viktor Schauberger. VI+ measures upward movement relative to the prior bar low; VI- measures downward movement relative to the prior bar high. Normalized by ATR, they produce two oscillating lines whose crossovers signal trend changes. — Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities, 2010

Parameters

  • period (default: 14): Period

Formula

\[ VI+ = \frac{\sum VM+}{\sum TR} \\ VI- = \frac{\sum VM-}{\sum TR} \]

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