Category: Momentum · Complexity: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Tags: momentum, live-overlay, price
Live chart overlay: DPO
Formula
DPO = Close displaced − SMA(n)
How to read
Cycle highlighter. Use for timing oscillations, not for trend direction.
Limitations
Looks slightly backward. Easy to curve-fit cycle length.
Typical settings
20
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