Stochastic

    Stochastic Oscillator

    Technical Analysis

    A momentum indicator comparing a security's closing price to its price range over a given time period.

    Formula

    %K = 100 × (Current Close - Lowest Low) / (Highest High - Lowest Low)

    Why it matters

    Above 80 is overbought, below 20 is oversold. %K crossing %D from below is bullish signal.

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    Related terms

    RSIOverboughtOversoldMomentum

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