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Money Flow Index (MFI)

Classic momentum volume oscillator classic

A technical oscillator that uses price and volume data for identifying overbought or oversold signals.

Usage

Use as a volume-weighted RSI. Divergences between MFI and price can signal potential reversals, especially when the MFI is in extreme territory (>80 or <20).

Background

The Money Flow Index (MFI) is a momentum indicator that measures the inflow and outflow of money into an asset over a specific period of time. It is related to the RSI but incorporates volume, whereas the RSI only considers price. — Investopedia

Parameters

  • timeperiod (default: 14): Lookback period

Formula

[ \text{Money Ratio} = \frac{\text{Positive Money Flow}}{\text{Negative Money Flow}} \ MFI = 100 - \frac{100}{1 + \text{Money Ratio}} ]

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