ClearPath Trader

Zig Zag Indicator

Filters swings by a minimum percent/point move. Clarifies pivot structure; repaints by design until confirmed.

Category: Trend · Complexity: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)

Tags: trend, live-overlay, price

Live chart overlay: ZZ

Zig Zag Indicator chart illustration

Formula

Connect swings that move at least p% (or ATR multiple) from the last confirmed pivot

How to read

Clarifies swing structure for Fibonacci, waves, or market-structure labels.

Limitations

Repaints until a swing is confirmed. Never a live entry signal by itself.

Typical settings

5% or 2×ATR

Zig Zag Indicator is part of the ClearPath Encyclopedia of Indicators — 190 models explained with standard SVG illustrations, so you can study an indicator before you put it on a live chart.

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