Stochastic Oscillator

Stochastic Oscillator — equity momentum.

What is Stochastic?

Compares closing price to high-low range over a period, oscillates 0-100.

Zones

  • %K > 80: Overbought zone
  • 20-80: Neutral zone
  • %K < 20: Oversold zone

Interpretation

  • Overbought: %K > 80, potential reversal down
  • Oversold: %K < 20, potential reversal up
  • Crossover: %K crosses %D signals entry

Trading Signals

  • Buy: %K crosses above %D in oversold zone
  • Sell: %K crosses below %D in overbought zone
  • %K = fast line, %D = slow signal line

Price Overlay

  • Enter Closer-Look mode to see close price overlay
  • Toggle: Show/hide close price line (right axis)
  • Price new high + %K lower high = bearish divergence
  • Price new low + %K higher low = bullish divergence

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