ClearPath Trader

Breadth Thrust

Breadth thrust measures a sudden surge in advancing issues versus total issues. Historically associated with the start of strong bullish phases when thresholds are met.

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

Tags: breadth, study-card, price

Study card — educational illustration only (no live overlay in Charts).

Breadth Thrust chart illustration

Formula

Breadth Thrust is computed from price, volume, breadth, or macro prints depending on class (Breadth). See the description for the defining inputs.

How to read

Read Breadth Thrust as a labeling tool: it describes a condition (trend, stretch, participation, or macro). Confirm with price structure, not the indicator alone. This entry is a study card — not every encyclopedia model has a live chart overlay.

Limitations

Breadth Thrust can lag, repaint (some drawings), or stay extreme in trends. It is not financial advice and not a broker signal.

Typical settings

Use the author's original defaults first; change one parameter at a time.

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