Rate Of Change (ROC) Divergence Indicator

Rate Of Change (ROC) Divergence Indicator Generation III is modern indicator with complex mathematic algorithm (BJF Trading Group innovation). You will see divergenses on the chart and indicator. Arrows painted above/below the open bar and not in the past. You can see when actually you can trade. It is never to late! Signals based on closed bars so the arrows above/below open bar never disappear.

Rate Of Change (ROC) Divergence Indicator - Short explanation

Metatrader Indicator Rate Of Change (ROC) Divergence indicates fractal divergence by Rate Of Change (ROC) indicator.When divergence appears between ROC Indicator and the price, it indicates a high probability that the current trend will finish soon. A signal to buy is when a new Low-fractal is formed below the previous one and a corresponding Rate Of Change   value is higher than the previous one. A signal to sell is when a new Up-fractal is formed above the previous one and a corresponding Rate Of Change (ROC) value is lower than the previous value. The indicator ROC has a lot of customizable settings.

With divergences, we can identify a rather precise point at which the market's momentum is expected to change direction. But aside from that precise moment, we must also ascertain the speed at which we are approaching a potential shift in momentum. Market trends can speed up, slow down or maintain a steady rate of progress. A leading indicator that we can use to ascertain this speed is referred to as rate of change (RoC). RoC compares today's closing price to a closing price X days ago, as chosen by the trader:

RoC = Today's Closing Price / Closing price X days ago

Trader must choose the time window that he or she wishes to use. As with most every oscillator, it is generally a good rule of thumb to keep the window narrow. Oscillators are most useful in detecting short-term changes in the markets, perhaps within a time frame of a week; while trend-following indicators are better employed for longer-term trends.

When  RoC rises to a new peak, the optimism of the market is growing, and prices are likely to rally higher. When  RoC falls to a new low, the pessimism of the market is increasing, and lower prices are likely coming.

When prices rise but  RoC falls, a top is likely near. This is an important signal to look for when locking in your profits from long positions, or tightening your protective stops. If prices hit a new high but  RoC reaches a lower top, a bearish divergence has occurred, which is a strong sell signal. The corresponding bullish divergence is an obvious buy signal.

Rate Of Change Indicator (ROC) Summary and Conclusion
 

In terms of market psychology, the momentum and RoC oscillators compare today's consensus of value to a previous consensus of value, thereby measuring demonstrable changes in the market's mass optimism or pessimism.

These oscillators are powerful leading indicators that guide the trader on not only the market's future direction, but also its speed. When combined with demonstrable divergences,  RoC can precisely ascertain the very moment the market shifts direction. Markets are always divided into bullish or bearish camps, and the astute trader need only determine the relative strength of each to identify "who's got the power."