ClearPath Trader

Parabolic SAR

Stop-and-reverse dots that trail price. Flips side when price crosses the SAR—used for trailing stops and trend exits.

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

Tags: trend, live-overlay, price

Live chart overlay: PSAR

Parabolic SAR chart illustration

Formula

SAR_{t+1} = SAR_t + AF·(EP − SAR_t); AF steps from 0.02 toward 0.20

How to read

Dots below price = long regime; above = short. Flip when price crosses the SAR — used as a trailing stop.

Limitations

Gets chopped in ranges. Acceleration factor is sensitive.

Typical settings

AF 0.02, max 0.20

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