If-Then Overview If the Ratio > 60%: Strong uptrend – consider long trades. If the Ratio < 40%: Strong downtrend – consider short trades. If the Ratio is between 40% and 60%: Neutral – expect sideways or choppy conditions. Introduction The NASDAQ Breadth Ratio Analyzer provides traders with a clear and visual representation of market breadth specifically for the NASDAQ. By calculating the ratio of Up-Volume to Down-Volume as a percentage, it identifies whether the NASDAQ market is in a strong uptrend, downtrend, or neutral state.
Purpose of the Indicator Identify Trending Days: Quickly determine if the NASDAQ market is trending up or down. Avoid Choppy Markets: Filter out indecisive sideways market conditions. Assess Market Strength: Measure the balance between buying (Up-Volume) and selling (Down-Volume). Displayed Information Dynamic Table (at the top of the chart):
Market: NASDAQ. Ratio (%): The percentage of Up-Volume relative to total traded volume. Status: Strong Uptrend: Ratio > 60%. Strong Downtrend: Ratio < 40%. Neutral: Ratio between 40% and 60%. Plotted Lines:
Breadth Ratio for NASDAQ is displayed as a line for trend tracking. Blue: Indicates an uptrend (Ratio > 50%). Red: Indicates a downtrend (Ratio < 50%). Zero Line:
A grey zero-line acts as a visual reference to distinguish positive and negative breadth.
Status Determination:
Strong Uptrend: Ratio > 60%. Strong Downtrend: Ratio < 40%. Neutral: Ratio between 40% and 60%. Visual Representation:
A dynamic table displays real-time ratios and status updates. The ratio is plotted as a line for continuous monitoring over time. Use Cases Identifying Trending Days:
If the NASDAQ Ratio is consistently above 60%, it indicates strong buying pressure and a clear uptrend. Recognizing Choppy Days:
If the Ratio fluctuates between 40% and 60%, expect indecision and sideways price movement. Measuring Extreme Sentiment:
Extremely high or low Ratio values can signal potential reversals or trend exhaustion. Indicator Settings Scale Factor: Normalizes volume data for clarity (default: 1,000,000). Color Highlights: Blue: Indicates a strong uptrend. Red: Indicates a strong downtrend. Zero Line: Grey reference line to separate positive and negative ratios. Advantages Focused Analysis: Exclusively tracks NASDAQ market breadth for precision. Real-Time Visualization: Provides live updates on buying and selling strength. Clear Trend Signals: Color-coded status helps traders quickly identify market direction. Filter Out Noise: Avoid trading in sideways markets by identifying neutral conditions. Summary The NASDAQ Breadth Ratio Analyzer is a streamlined tool for traders focused on the NASDAQ. By measuring the Up-Volume to Down-Volume ratio, it delivers real-time insights into market sentiment, helping traders identify trends, filter out choppy markets, and make confident, informed decisions.