Vortex indicator

Upward against downward trend movement, each relative to the true range.

Formula

VI+ = Σ |High − prior Low| ÷ Σ True range
VI− = Σ |Low − prior High| ÷ Σ True range

How to read it

VI+ above VI− is an uptrend; a crossing is the signal.

How to use it

Identifies the start of a trend and its direction.

In Kereon

Charts · Superchart. Default 14, a reference line at 1.

Also called: vi+, vi-.

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