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Technical Details — Price Oscillator (PO)

Section titled “Technical Details — Price Oscillator (PO)”

Overview

Section titled “Overview”

The Price Oscillator calculation produces a n unbounded oscillator measuring momentum.

Mathematical Derivation

Step 1 — Calculate PO

Section titled “Step 1 — Calculate PO”

Purpose: Derive the Price Oscillator value.

See the Price Oscillator formula derivation in technical references.

Where:

  • Period parameters control lookback sensitivity

What This Measures: Momentum strength and direction

Compact Formula Summary

Refer to Price Oscillator formula for compact notation.

Defaults: Fast Period = 12 bars, Slow Period = 26 bars

Complete Calculation Example

See the Price Oscillator technical documentation for worked calculation examples.

Key Takeaways from the Example
  1. Period sensitivity: Shorter periods = more signals, longer = smoother
  2. Threshold selection: Adjust based on asset volatility
  3. Signal line: Smoothed version for crossover timing