Arms Index - TRIN

A short-term technical analysis breadth indicator calculated as the following:




A ratio of 1 means the market is in balance; above 1 indicates that more volume is moving into declining stocks; and below 1 indicates that more volume is moving into advancing stocks. This indicator was developed by Richard Arms.



Introduction to the Arms Index - Developed in 1967 by Richard Arms, this volume-based breadth indicator can be applied over various time periods.

Traders Index (TRIN) - Learn how to decipher this indicator to find out when the market is at maximum optimism (or pessimism).

Market Breadth: A Directory of Internal Indicators - In this tutorial you will discover the indicators that measure the force of the bulls and bears, telling you what a simple price chart cannot. Learn about volume studies, advance/decline indicators, and much more!

Market Strength Tutorial - Here you can learn about some of the indicators that traders and brokers use to determine the direction and strength of the market's present trend.
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Advance/Decline Line

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