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Oscillator
IndicatorsA type of technical indicator that fluctuates between a fixed upper and lower boundary (e.g., 0-100). RSI, Stochastic, and MFI are oscillators. Best used in ranging markets.
Related Terms
RSI (Relative Strength Index)
A momentum oscillator ranging from 0 to 100 that measures the speed and magnitude of recent price changes.
Stochastic Oscillator
A momentum oscillator comparing a closing price to its price range over a set period (usually 14).
Money Flow Index (MFI)
A volume-weighted version of RSI that incorporates both price and volume data.