Definitions
In plain terms
It is the ordinary bar span and one of the three candidates used by True Range.
Technical
The component is H_t minus L_t in price units and requires a valid finalized bar with H_t greater than or equal to L_t.
Scope
It does not include a gap from the previous close and is not necessarily the winning True Range component.
Formula
Intrabar component = current high - current lowR^{HL}_t=H_t-L_t| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
H_t | current high | price units |
L_t | current low | price units |
Output unit: price units
Examples
- A reviewer traces True Range Intrabar Component from aligned inputs through its first-ready row and edge cases before accepting a displayed value.
Common misconceptions
- It does not include a gap from the previous close and is not necessarily the winning True Range component.
Concept relationships
Prerequisites
Required by
Where this concept is used
Evidence and governance
- True Range TA-Lib · first party technical publication
Supports: preferred label, short definition, technical definition, formula
Limits: TA-Lib leaves the first row unavailable; the local D07 contract explicitly uses a high-low fallback.
- Reviewed by
- fintech-builder-batch-009
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-30
- Next review
- 2027-07-30
- Record status
- published