Definitions
In plain terms
It provides a nonnegative movement-magnitude input for the TSI denominator.
Technical
The calculation inherits the signed momentum's field, ordering, adjustment basis, gaps, and missing-value policy.
Scope
It removes direction but does not measure volatility over a window by itself.
Formula
Absolute momentum = abs(momentum)AM_t=|M_t|| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
M_t | signed price momentum | price |
Output unit: price
Examples
- A governed lesson calculates or identifies Absolute Price Momentum only after its inputs, window, state, scale, and edge cases are declared.
Common misconceptions
- It removes direction but does not measure volatility over a window by itself.
Concept relationships
Prerequisites
Required by
Where this concept is used
Evidence and governance
- True Strength Index TA-Lib · first party technical publication
Supports: preferred label, short definition, technical definition, formula
Limits: Long/short ordering, EMA seeds, warm-up suppression, optional signal line, and zero denominator vary by implementation.
- Reviewed by
- fintech-builder-batch-008
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-29
- Next review
- 2027-07-29
- Record status
- published