FTB-C000376 / Financial concept

Direction-Agnostic Trend Strength

Direction-Agnostic Trend Strength describes the intensity or persistence of directional separation without retaining which direction leads.

Also known asdirection-free trend strength

Intermediate 1 linked topicPublished

Definitions

In plain terms

DX and ADX intentionally use absolute separation so positive and negative directional regimes can produce similar values.

Technical

A valid interpretation identifies the underlying measure, period, scale, threshold context, readiness, and direction companion if needed.

Scope

Direction-agnostic strength must not be read as a bullish or bearish sign.

Examples

  • A governed lesson calculates or identifies Direction-Agnostic Trend Strength only after its parameters, state, timing, and edge cases are declared.

Common misconceptions

  • Direction-agnostic strength must not be read as a bullish or bearish sign.

Concept relationships

Prerequisites

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Where this concept is used

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  • D07-F02-A05 Important

Evidence and governance

  1. TA-Lib Average Directional Index Implementation TA-Lib · first party technical publication

    Supports: preferred label, short definition, technical definition

    Limits: Unstable periods and platform-specific first-ready indexes must be reconciled before claiming exact parity.

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