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Williams %R

Implication

Bullish: After spending time in the oversold area below –80, the %R line rises back above -80 and continues up to cross the -50 line within 14 days. Trading Central identifies an event at the -50 line crossover.


Bearish: After spending time in the overbought area above –20, the %R falls back below -20 and continues down to cross the -50 line within 14 days. Trading Central identifies an event at the -50 line crossover.


Description

Williams %R, developed by Larry Williams, tracks the relative position of an instrument’s close price to its highest-lowest price range over a 14-bar period. %R values range from zero (higher – price is at the top of the 14-bar highest high range) to -100 (lower – price is at the bottom of the 14-bar lowest low range).

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The goal of the %R oscillator is to detect overbought or oversold conditions, with values in the extreme end zones of the range signaling extenuated pricing.

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Trading Considerations

When the %R drops under the -80% line the instrument is considered oversold. Conversely, when the %R surpasses the -20% line the instrument is considered overbought. Some technical analysts prefer to use the -75% and -25% lines to define the oversold/overbought boundary conditions.


It should be pointed out that a %R outside the -80% or -20% lines does not necessitate a price reversal. In fact, the price can continue to rise, fall or just stabilize at its present level. To control whipsaw effects, Trading Central identifies the Technical Event® after the %R has left the oversold or overbought ranges and has re-crossed the -50% center line.


The Williams %R is best utilized when a price is oscillating within a non-trending trading range. If the price is trending, then another approach is to use indicators to classify the underlying price trend and then trade on %R events that support this trend. If the price is trending up, then Williams %R center line crossovers heading from -80 to -20 should be considered as long trade opportunities. If the price is trending down, then Williams %R center line crossovers heading from -20 to -80 should be considered as shorting opportunities.


Good trading practice dictates that this oscillator should not be used in isolation: fundamental data, sector and market indications and other technicals should be used to support your trading decisions.

 

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Data disclaimer: Technical analysis data and indicators are provided by Trading Central. Trading Central is a separate entity, unaffiliated with Webull Financial. Webull is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of data provided by Trading Central. All data are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended, and should not be construed, as investment advice or recommendations.

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