ClearPath Trader

Relative Vigor Index

Compares close−open to high−low vigor, smoothed with a signal line. Measures conviction of directional closes.

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

Tags: technical, live-overlay, price

Live chart overlay: RVI

Relative Vigor Index chart illustration

Formula

RVI = SMA(C−O) / SMA(H−L) with a 4-weight smoother; signal is a 4-period SMA of RVI

How to read

Measures conviction of closes vs the bar range. Signal-line crosses time swings.

Limitations

Can stay one-sided in strong trends.

Typical settings

10

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