Accumulation/Distribution
The Accumulation/Distribution Line was developed by Marc
Chaikin to calculate the cumulative flow of money into and out of a
security. The Accumulation/Distribution calculation is based on the location
of the close, relative to the range for the period:
Accumulation/Distribution = ( ( (Close - Low) - (High - Close) ) / (High - Low) ) * Volume
The Accumulation/Distribution Line is a good means for
measuring the volume force behind a move.
Money Flow
The Money Flow is a momentum indicator that is similar to
the Relative Strength in both interpretation and calculation. However, Money
Flow is volume-weighted, and is therefore a good measure of the strength.
Money Flow calculations are based on the average price for a period:
Typical Price = ( (Day High + Day Low + Day Close) / 3)
Money Flow = (Typical Price) x (Volume)
As with the relative Strength, the Money Flow can be used
to determine if there is too much or too little volume associated with a
security.
Volume Accumulation Oscillator
The Volume Accumulation Oscillator (VAO) designed by Marc
Chaikin is calculated using the following formula:
VAO =
Volume * (Close - (High + Low) / 2 )
The Volume Accumulation Oscillator is most valuable when
in an overbought/sold position as prices reach a new high or low and the
oscillator fails to exceed its previous high/low reading and then reverses
direction.
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