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OBV Z-Score + Table
📘 OBV Z-Score — Indicator Description
Overview
This indicator converts the On-Balance Volume (OBV) into a Z-Score oscillator, providing a normalized statistical view of volume flow strength relative to its recent history.
How It Works
OBV Calculation
The On-Balance Volume accumulates volume based on price direction, showing whether volume is flowing into or out of an asset.
Z-Score Transformation
The OBV values are normalized via Z-Score:
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Z = (OBV - Mean) / Standard Deviation
This reveals how unusually strong or weak volume momentum is compared to recent norms.
Smoothing
An optional moving average smoothing (SMA, EMA, VWMA, etc.) can be applied for cleaner signals.
Z-Score Table
A live Z-Score value is displayed in a table on the top-right of the indicator pane, clamped between +2 and -2:
+2 indicates unusually high positive volume momentum
-2 indicates unusually high negative volume momentum
How to Use It
Bullish Signal: Z-Score crossing above +1.5 or +2 signals strong buying volume pressure
Bearish Signal: Z-Score crossing below -1.5 or -2 signals strong selling volume pressure
Combine with Price Action: Use alongside price trends or other Z-Score indicators to improve decision making in SDCA or volume-based trading systems
Overview
This indicator converts the On-Balance Volume (OBV) into a Z-Score oscillator, providing a normalized statistical view of volume flow strength relative to its recent history.
How It Works
OBV Calculation
The On-Balance Volume accumulates volume based on price direction, showing whether volume is flowing into or out of an asset.
Z-Score Transformation
The OBV values are normalized via Z-Score:
ini
Kopieren
Bearbeiten
Z = (OBV - Mean) / Standard Deviation
This reveals how unusually strong or weak volume momentum is compared to recent norms.
Smoothing
An optional moving average smoothing (SMA, EMA, VWMA, etc.) can be applied for cleaner signals.
Z-Score Table
A live Z-Score value is displayed in a table on the top-right of the indicator pane, clamped between +2 and -2:
+2 indicates unusually high positive volume momentum
-2 indicates unusually high negative volume momentum
How to Use It
Bullish Signal: Z-Score crossing above +1.5 or +2 signals strong buying volume pressure
Bearish Signal: Z-Score crossing below -1.5 or -2 signals strong selling volume pressure
Combine with Price Action: Use alongside price trends or other Z-Score indicators to improve decision making in SDCA or volume-based trading systems
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.