OBV (On-Balance Volume)

Indicators

A cumulative volume indicator that adds volume on up days and subtracts on down days. Rising OBV with rising price confirms the trend; divergence between OBV and price can signal reversal.

Related Terms

Volume

The number of shares or contracts traded in a security during a given period.

Accumulation/Distribution Line

A volume-based indicator that measures the cumulative flow of money into and out of a security.

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