Chande momentum oscillator (CMO)

Gains against losses over N bars, on a −100 to 100 scale.

Formula

CMO = 100 × (Σ gains − Σ losses) ÷ (Σ gains + Σ losses)

How to read it

Above +50 overbought, below −50 oversold.

How to use it

Overbought and oversold readings plus a shift of momentum when it crosses zero.

Limitations

RSI's inputs without the smoothing, so it is jumpier.

In Kereon

Charts · Superchart. Default 9; lines at −50, 0 and +50.

Also called: chande, momentum oscillator.

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