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Commodity Channel Index |
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Commodity Channel Index An index used in technical analysis. High values mean a potential future correction (downward movement in underlying asset) and low values potentially forecast a rally. Details in Donald Lambert's October 1980 article in Commodities Magazine. Commodity Channel Index In technical analysis, an equation using a moving average to determine whether a commodity is overbought or oversold. It is calculated as follows: CCI = (P - MA) / 0.015D where: P = the commodity's current price. MA = a moving average of the price over a given period of time. D = normal deviations from the moving average. This has become a popular tool among technical analysts, who use it to find highs and lows in a commodity's price to make their investment decisions. Some even use it for equities and currencies, in addition to commodities. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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