Indicator Formula

Technical Details — Elder’s Force Index (EFI)
Section titled “Technical Details — Elder’s Force Index (EFI)”Overview
Section titled “Overview”The Elder’s Force Index measures volume-weighted price movement force.
Mathematical Derivation
Compact Formula Summary
See Elder’s Force Index technical documentation for formula.
Defaults: Period = 13 bars
Complete Calculation Example
See Elder’s Force Index documentation for worked examples.
Key Takeaways from the Example
- Volume Confirmation: EFI adds volume context to price signals
- Zero-line crosses: Indicate shifts in buying/selling pressure