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Indicator Description ​

AD (Accumulation/Distribution) is a volume-based technical indicator that measures money inflow and outflow by analyzing the relationship between price and volume.

Calculation Principle ​

AD is calculated using the following formula:

Money Flow Multiplier = ((Close - Low) - (High - Close)) / (High - Low)
Money Flow Volume = Money Flow Multiplier * Volume
AD = Previous AD + Money Flow Volume

Where:

  • High is the high price
  • Low is the low price
  • Close is the closing price
  • Volume is the volume

Usage Scenarios ​

  1. Money flow analysis
  2. Trend confirmation
  3. Divergence analysis
  4. Support and resistance level judgment

Usage Recommendations ​

  1. Rising AD indicates increasing money inflow
  2. Falling AD indicates increasing money outflow
  3. Watch for divergence between price and AD
  4. Use in conjunction with other indicators