Momentum Indicators

Williams Percent Range (%R) (WILLR)

Williams' %R

Deep Dive

Everything You Need to Know

Under the Hood

How It Works

Williams %R ranges from -100 to 0. It compares the closing price to the highest high over a lookback period (typically 14). Readings above -20 are overbought; below -80 are oversold.

In Practice

How Traders Use It

Use %R to identify potential entry and exit points. It is most effective in range-bound markets. Divergences can signal trend reversals.

Highlights

WILLR at a Glance

Range: -100 to 0
Overbought: above -20
Oversold: below -80
Default period: 14
Inverse of Stochastic %K

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