ClearPath Trader

Alligator Indicator

Bill Williams trend tool using three smoothed moving averages (jaw, teeth, lips). When the lines fan apart the trend is active; when they intertwine the market is sleeping.

Category: Technical · Complexity: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

Tags: oscillator, volatility, technical

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