ClearPath Trader

Vortex Indicator

VI+ and VI− lines from true-range-normalized up/down movements. Crossovers aim to catch trend reversals early.

Category: Technical · Complexity: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Tags: technical, study-card, price

Study card — educational illustration only (no live overlay in Charts).

Vortex Indicator chart illustration

Formula

Vortex Indicator is computed from price, volume, breadth, or macro prints depending on class (Technical). See the description for the defining inputs.

How to read

Read Vortex Indicator as a labeling tool: it describes a condition (trend, stretch, participation, or macro). Confirm with price structure, not the indicator alone. This entry is a study card — not every encyclopedia model has a live chart overlay.

Limitations

Vortex Indicator can lag, repaint (some drawings), or stay extreme in trends. It is not financial advice and not a broker signal.

Typical settings

Use the author's original defaults first; change one parameter at a time.

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