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ATAN

Type: atan • Category: indicators

Description​

Vector Trigonometric ATan

Parameters​

NameTypeDescriptionRequiredDefault
dataExpstringInput datano
realstringData column to apply the calculation to (e.g., closing price)no

Help​

ATAN

Vector Trigonometric ATan​

Description​

The ATAN worker is an indicator used in financial analysis to calculate the arctangent of a specified data column. This worker applies the vector trigonometric ATan function to the input data, providing a mathematical transformation that can be used to analyze and visualize financial data.

The ATAN function returns the angle (in radians) whose tangent is a given number. In the context of financial analysis, the ATAN worker can be used to identify patterns and trends in data that may not be immediately apparent.

What does this worker do?​

The ATAN worker takes two parameters:

  • dataExp: The input data to which the ATAN function will be applied.
  • real: The data column to apply the calculation to (e.g., closing price).

The worker applies the ATan function to the specified data column, producing a new output that represents the arctangent of the input values.

How to interpret the results​

The output of the ATAN worker represents the angle (in radians) whose tangent is the input value. This can be useful in various financial analysis applications, such as:

  • Identifying patterns and trends in data
  • Normalizing data to a common scale
  • Creating oscillators or other technical indicators

Using the ATAN worker​

To use the ATAN worker, simply provide the required input parameters:

  • dataExp: The input data
  • real: The data column to apply the calculation to

The worker will produce a new output that represents the arctangent of the input values.

Example Use Cases​

The ATAN worker can be used in a variety of financial analysis applications, such as:

  • Creating a technical indicator to identify trends and patterns in stock prices
  • Normalizing data to a common scale for comparison and analysis
  • Developing an oscillator to identify overbought and oversold conditions

Visualizing the ATAN worker​

For a visual representation of how to use the ATAN worker, please see the following images:

Full GIF​

[![Full GIF](https://pub-6c7cc7f707d94ca98153d59a039b9a3d.r2.dev/indicator_full.gif)](https://pub-6c7cc7f707d94ca98153d59a039b9a3d.r2.dev/indicator_full.gif)

Short GIF​

[![Short GIF](https://pub-6c7cc7f707d94ca98153d59a039b9a3d.r2.dev/indicator_short.gif)](https://pub-6c7cc7f707d94ca98153d59a039b9a3d.r2.dev/indicator_short.gif)

Additional Information​

The ATAN function is a mathematical transformation that can be used to analyze and visualize financial data. In finance, the ATAN function is often used in technical indicators and oscillators to identify patterns and trends in data. By applying the ATAN function to a data column, analysts can gain insights into the underlying structure of the data and make more informed investment decisions.