Low Channel Breakout

Abbreviation:
Category: Crossover & Breakout Identification
Input Parameters:

Name Range Default
Low Price Low
Periods Int >= 1 5

 
Calculation:

If (X < Y) and (most recent previous period where X did not equal Y, X was greater than Y) then 1
Otherwise 0

where
X = Low Price
Y = Lag(PriceLow(Low Price, Periods), 1)

PriceLow represents Price Low
Lag represents Lag

 
Discussion:

Indicates the period when a Low Price has just broken out below its Low Channel. Because a signals a drop in the price, it is traditionally used as a signal to exit a long position or to enter a short position.
 

Was this article helpful?

Related Articles