What is an 'Indicator'?

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| Term of the Day Indicator Indicators are statistics used to measure current conditions as well as to forecast financial or economic trends. Breaking it Down: Indicators can be broadly categorized into economic indicators and... Read More » Related to "Indicator" Economic Indicators You Should Know for Investment Economic indicators are some of the most valuable tools investors can place in their arsenals. Understand these investing tools for better market returns. Read More » Which market indicators reflect volatility in the stock market? Stock traders use the volatility index (VIX), the average true range (ATR) indicator and Bollinger Bands to indicate volatility in the stock market. Read More » What are the best indicators to identify overbought and oversold stocks? The relative strength index (RSI) and stochastics are two of the most popular indicators of overbought or oversold conditions in stocks. Read More » Related Definitions Derivative Oscillator The Derivative Oscillator applies a MACD histogram to a double-smoothed RSI indicator. Read More » Confirmation On A Chart Confirmation on a chart is the term used to describe a chart pattern showing a likely sustainable stock trading opportunity. Read More » Market Indicators Market indicators are a subset of technical indicators used to predict the direction of major financial indexes rather than individual securities. Read More » Trade Volume Index (TVI) The Trade Volume Index (TVI) is a technical indicator that moves significantly in the direction of a price trend when substantial price changes and volume occur simultaneously. Read More » CONNECT WITH INVESTOPEDIA Email sent to: mondemand.forex@blogger.com To update your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe, click here. 114 West 41st St, floor 8 New York NY 10036 © 2019, Investopedia, LLC, All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy