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    Forecast Oscillator (FOSC)
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      Forecast Oscillator (FOSC)

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        Forecast Oscillator (FOSC) attempts to forecast price movements using the Time Series Forecast (TSF) for calculation. FOSC is calculated as the difference (in percent) of the actual closing price with the TSF's value of that close. FOCS provides a zero line along with the signal line which is an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) of Forecast Oscillator. Crossover of the FOSC line and its signal line indicates that the prices are expected to rise (FOCS above the signal line) or the prices are expected to fall (FOCS below the signal line).

        FOSC = [ CCP - TSF(CCP) ] * 100

        where:
        CCP – current Close price
        TSF – Time Series Forecast

        Forex IndexForecast Oscillator

        INPUTS

        InputDescription
        LengthThe number of periods the indicator uses for calculation
        SmLengthThe number of periods the indicator uses to calculate the EMA

        PLOTS

        The plot renders the data you are working with on the chart. You can show/hide a plot by clicking the corresponding item in the settings. Every plot has a set of basic settings that you can change: color, weight, and type.

        PlotDescription
        FOscThe Forecast Oscillator plot
        SignalThe signal line (EMA)
        ZeroThe zero level
        Color

        Click the color rectangle under the plot's name to open the palette. Use the slider at the bottom to set the opacity of the color.

        Palette
        To create a custom color:
        1. Clickto open the color picker
        2. By using the slider at the bottom, adjust the main color
        3. Then, set a shade for the main color on the palette

        The custom-created colors are added to your palette. To remove a custom color, drag it out of the palette.

        Weight
        Change the value (in px) to adjust the thickness of the plot.
        Type
        The following plot types are available:
        • Linear. The plot is displayed as a line.
        • Column. The plot is displayed as a histogram.
        • Difference. The plot is displayed as a line which represents the difference between High and Low prices of the bar.
        • Points. The plot is displayed as points.
        • Text above candle. The plot is displayed as the price labels above candles on the chart.
        • Text below candle. The plot is displayed as the price labels below candles on the chart.
        • Triangle above candle. The plot is displayed as triangles above candles on the chart.
        • Color candle. The candles on candle-type charts are highlighted with specified colors.

        OVERLAYING

        Check Overlaying to display the indicator on the chart. Otherwise, the indicator is shown in a study pane down below.

        Note: To reset the settings, click Restore to Default next to the SETTINGS: INDICATOR'S TITLE
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