ClearPath Trader

Fisher Transform

Transforms price into a near-Gaussian distribution to sharpen turning points. Crosses and extremes can flag reversals early.

Category: Momentum · Complexity: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)

Tags: momentum, live-overlay, price

Live chart overlay: FT

Fisher Transform chart illustration

Formula

Fisher = 0.5 · ln((1+x)/(1−x)) on a normalized price x ∈ (−0.999, 0.999)

How to read

Turns price into a near-Gaussian series so turning points sharpen. Crosses of Fisher and its trigger flag reversals.

Limitations

Can flip often. Normalization window matters.

Typical settings

10, trigger 1

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