Chaikin Volatility as a Volume Indicator

Used as a zero cross volume indicator, the Chaikin helps determine when there is sufficient volume in the market for better trend trading.
What’s Shakin’? What’s shakin’ is right!  It’s been nearly five months since we’ve profiled a volume indicator.  I suppose our short email blast a couple of weeks ago to the community actually worked.  We received responses within a few days and decided to take a look at one from an amazingly friendly woman named Teresa ... Read more

TTMS as a Volatility Indicator

TTM Squeeze from John Carter used a color change below chart volatility indicator, not directional.

Where’s The Squeeze So, back to the TTMS.  The “squeeze” comes from compression of both top and bottom BBands when they reside inside the Keltner Channel.  This indicates low volatility in the market when price tends to become range bound and moves sideways.  An image of this phenomenon can be found below. It’s during these … Read more

Stiffness as a Volatility Indicator

Metatrader Stiffness Indicator: Visual representation of stiffness trends in financial markets, designed for use in the Metatrader trading platform.

Stiffness If you’d like to follow along with the e-book version of the blog, click on the play button in the audio player below (at the bottom of the page). Are You Stiff Enough?  Stiff upper lip.  Stoic in the face of adversity.  Facing the market full on while leaning into your trades.  You’ve got … Read more

Williams VixFix as a Volatility Indicator

Larry Williams, VIX volatility indicator. Single level signal line, not long or short. Used for determining interest in market.

Williams VIXFix If you’d like to follow along with the e-book version of the blog, click on the play button in the audio player below (at the bottom of the page). Won’t You Be My Neighbor  Having a trading friend could be your best neighbor…or your worst, depending on the type of relationship.  I had … Read more

Silence as a Volatility Indicator

Silence indicator as a volatility indicator used to determine sufficient volume and volatility in the market. Used as a mid-line cross.

The default number is 12. BuffSize:  This setting affects both lines, but to a lesser degree, whereby the amplitude (height) of the signal lines is exaggerated or reduced.  The default value is 96. Advantages * Provides indication of sufficient market volatility. * Settings can modulate the degree of volatility for signal identification. * Can be quickly … Read more