Volatility stop

A stop trailing the close by a multiple of the average true range.

Formula

Up-run stop = highest close of the run − multiplier × ATR (mirror for a down-run)

How to read it

A close through the stop flips the side and restarts the run.

How to use it

A volatility-adjusted trailing stop that never loosens.

In Kereon

Charts · Superchart. Defaults ATR 20 × 2.

Also called: vstop, atr stop, trailing stop, chandelier.

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