Volume Indicators

Volume indicators are used to confirm the strength of trends. Lack of confirmation may warn of a reversal.

Some of the more sophisticated indicators compare volume and price movements.

Types of Volume Indicators

Volume Only

Compares Closing Price and Volume

Compares Closing Price, Range and Volume

Chaikin Oscillator

Compares Range and Volume

Ease of Movement

Author: Colin Twiggs is a former investment banker with almost 40 years of experience in financial markets. He co-founded Incredible Charts and writes the popular Trading Diary and Patient Investor newsletters.

Using a top-down approach, Colin identifies key macro trends in the global economy before evaluating selected opportunities using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Focusing on interest rates and financial market liquidity as primary drivers of the economic cycle, he warned of the 2008/2009 and 2020 bear markets well ahead of actual events.

He founded PVT Capital (AFSL No. 546090) in May 2023, which offers investment strategy and advice to wholesale clients.

	Volume Indicators Volume indicators are used to confirm the strength of trends. Lack of confirmation may warn of a reversal. Some of the more sophisticated indicators compare volume and price movements. Types of Volume Indicators Volume Only Volume Rate of Change (Volume) Volume Oscillator Compares Closing Price and Volume On Balance Volume Price and Volume Trend Force Index Compares Closing Price, Range and Volume Chaikin Oscillator Compares Range and Volume Ease of Movement Author: Colin Twiggs is a former investment banker with almost 40 years of experience in financial markets. He co-founded Incredible Charts and writes the popular Trading Diary and Patient Investor newsletters. Using a top-down approach, Colin identifies key macro trends in the global economy before evaluating selected opportunities using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis. Focusing on interest rates and financial market liquidity as primary drivers of the economic cycle, he warned of the 2008/2009 and 2020 bear markets well ahead of actual events. He founded PVT Capital (AFSL No. 546090) in May 2023, which offers investment strategy and advice to wholesale clients.	Share: A+ A− Incredible Charts Free stock charting with proprietary trading tools and premium data. Sign up for free Premium Web Charts Premium cross-platform web charts with proprietary trading tools and powerful stock screens. No downloads or installation required. Suitable for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. 7-day Free Trial Trading Diary Free education, macro outlook and technical updates. Join Now
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