ClearPath Trader

Ease of Movement

Volume-adjusted price-move oscillator. High readings mean price advanced easily on light volume; low readings mean heavy resistance.

Category: Volume · Complexity: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)

Tags: volume, live-overlay, volume

Live chart overlay: EOM

Ease of Movement chart illustration

Formula

EMV = (mid_t − mid_{t-1}) / (V / (H−L)); often SMA-smoothed

How to read

High EMV = price advanced easily on light volume; low/negative = heavy work to move.

Limitations

Division by range/volume can explode on tiny bars.

Typical settings

14 SMA of EMV

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