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APO

Type: apo • Category: indicators

Description​

Absolute Price Oscillator

Parameters​

NameTypeDescriptionRequiredDefault
dataExpstringprices datano
pricestringPrice field to use to calculate APOno
fastperiodnumberFast period for APO calculationno12
slowperiodnumberSlow period for APO calculationno26
matypenumberMoving average type for APO calculationno0

Help​

Absolute Price Oscillator (APO)

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Description​

The Absolute Price Oscillator (APO) is a technical analysis indicator used in financial markets to measure the difference between two moving averages of a security's price. It is a momentum indicator that helps traders identify the strength and direction of a trend.

What does this worker do?​

The APO worker calculates the Absolute Price Oscillator value based on the provided price data and parameters. It takes the following inputs:

  • dataExp: prices data
  • price: Price field to use to calculate APO
  • fastperiod: Fast period for APO calculation
  • slowperiod: Slow period for APO calculation
  • matype: Moving average type for APO calculation

The worker returns the calculated APO values, which can be used to analyze the trend and momentum of a security.

How to interpret the results​

The APO indicator can be interpreted as follows:

  • When the APO is above zero, it indicates that the fast moving average is above the slow moving average, suggesting a bullish trend.
  • When the APO is below zero, it indicates that the fast moving average is below the slow moving average, suggesting a bearish trend.
  • A rising APO indicates increasing momentum, while a falling APO indicates decreasing momentum.

Usage​

To use the APO indicator, follow these steps:

  1. Add the APO worker to your analysis workflow.
  2. Input the required parameters: dataExp, price, fastperiod, slowperiod, and matype.
  3. The worker will calculate and return the APO values.

Visualizing the APO Indicator​

For a visual representation of how to use the APO indicator, refer to the following images:

Full APO Indicator Usage Example​

[![Full APO Indicator Usage Example](https://pub-6c7cc7f707d94ca98153d59a039b9a3d.r2.dev/indicator_full.gif)](https://pub-6c7cc7f707d94ca98153d59a039b9a3d.r2.dev/indicator_full.gif)

Short APO Indicator Usage Example​

[![Short APO Indicator Usage Example](https://pub-6c7cc7f707d94ca98153d59a039b9a3d.r2.dev/indicator_short.gif)](https://pub-6c7cc7f707d94ca98153d59a039b9a3d.r2.dev/indicator_short.gif)

Additional Information​

The APO indicator was developed by [insert developer name if known]. It is commonly used in technical analysis to identify trends and momentum in financial markets. By adjusting the fastperiod and slowperiod parameters, traders can customize the APO indicator to suit their trading strategy and time frame.