FTB-C000256 / Indicator

Advance/Decline Volume Line

Advance/Decline Volume Line is a cumulative series formed by adding each session's up volume minus down volume.

Also known asA/D Volume LineADVL

Definitions

In plain terms

It tracks whether advancing or declining securities have accumulated more volume over time.

Technical

The recurrence needs aligned volume inputs, a declared starting level, chronological order, missing-session policy, and revision handling.

Scope

Its absolute level depends on the chosen start and is not directly comparable across implementations.

Formula

ADVL_t = ADVL_(t-1) + UV_t - DV_t
LaTeX: ADVL_t=ADVL_{t-1}+UV_t-DV_t
SymbolMeaningUnit
ADVL_(t-1)prior cumulative line levelshares or contracts
UV_tcurrent up volumeshares or contracts
DV_tcurrent down volumeshares or contracts

Output unit: shares or contracts

Examples

  • A Fintech Builder lesson can compute or identify Advance/Decline Volume Line only after declaring its inputs, timing, and edge-case rules.

Common misconceptions

  • Its absolute level depends on the chosen start and is not directly comparable across implementations.

Concept relationships

Where this concept is used

Evidence and governance

  1. Advance-Decline Volume Line StockCharts ChartSchool · secondary methodology

    Supports: preferred label, short definition, technical definition, formula

    Limits: The starting level is arbitrary and different exchange feeds can produce different histories.

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fintech-builder-batch-005
Last reviewed
2026-07-27
Next review
2027-07-27
Record status
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