Ichimoku

Modified on Wed, 29 Jan at 2:15 PM

The Ichimoku indicator, also known as "Ichimoku Kinko Hyo," is a technical analysis tool developed by Japanese journalist Goichi Hosoda in the 1930s.

It is a technical analysis tool that allows you to identify supports and resistances, determine trend and measure momentum.


INDEX


The indicator consists of 4 main lines and a cloud called "Kumo".


1. Tenkan-sen (Conversion Line): calculated as the average of the highs and lows of the last 9 periods. It serves as a short-term indicator for trend direction.


2.Kijun-sen (Baseline): is the average of the highs and lows of the last 26 periods. It acts as support/resistance and can be used to identify potential trend changes.


3.Chikou Span (Delay Line): represents the closing price shifted back 26 periods. It is used to compare the current price with past price movement.


4. Senkou Span: is calculated as the average of Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen, projected forward 26 periods. It forms one of the two lines that create the "cloud" (Kumo).


Parameters

In the Parameters section you can set:

  • Conversion line period: the conversion line period.
  • Base line period: the base line period.
  • Period lagging span: the lag in loading period.

Series

In the Series section you can set the colors and style of:

  • Tenkan Sen
  • Kijun Sen
  • Chikou Span
  • Senkou Span

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