Average Directional Index (ADX)

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Average Directional Index (ADX)

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Description

An indicator used in technical analysis as an objective value for the strength of trend. ADX is non-directional so it will quantify a trend's strength regardless of whether it is up or down. ADX is usually plotted in a chart window along with two lines known as the DMI (Directional Movement Indicators). ADX is derived from the relationship of the DMI lines.

 

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Syntax

ADX(int period)
ADX(ISeries<double> input, int period)

 

Returns default value
ADX(int period)[int barsAgo]
ADX(ISeries<double> input, int period)[int barsAgo]

 

 

Return Value

double; Accessing this method via an index value [int barsAgo] returns the indicator value of the referenced bar.

 

 

Parameters

input

Indicator source data (?)

period

Number of bars used in the calculation

 

 

Examples

ns

// Prints the current value of a 20 period ADX
double value = ADX(20)[0];
Print("The current ADX value is " + value.ToString());

 

 

Source Code

You can view this indicator method source code by selecting the menu New > NinjaScript Editor > Indicators within the NinjaTrader Control Center window.