Momentum Indicators
Rate of Change (ROC)
Rate of change : ((price/prevPrice)-1)*100
Deep Dive
Everything You Need to Know
Under the Hood
How It Works
ROC = ((Current Price - Price n periods ago) / Price n periods ago) × 100. It oscillates around zero, with positive values indicating upward momentum.
In Practice
How Traders Use It
Extreme ROC readings can indicate overbought/oversold conditions. Zero-line crossovers suggest trend changes. Divergences are used to spot potential reversals.
Highlights
ROC at a Glance
Measures percentage price change
Oscillates around zero
Positive: upward momentum
Negative: downward momentum
Default period: 12
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