Indicator ADL (Advances/Declines Line) shows the ratio of positive and negative price increments over a specified time interval.

It has two input parameters:

  • Period - calculation period;
  • Use Cumulative mode - use the "cumulative" algorithm of calculations (Yes/No).

Calculations:

ADL = (Up - Dn)

If Use Cumulative mode = Yes, then:

ADL = (Up - Dn) + ADL of the previous day

where:

Up = Up(Period)
Dn = Dn(Period)
  • Up - number of bullish candlesticks over the period;
  • Dn - number of bearish candlesticks over the period.

Fig.1 Use Cumulative mode = Yes

Fig.2 Use Cumulative mode = No