Indicators

DXcharts offers almost 100 predefined trading indicators (studies) to help day and swing traders analyze market trends and identify entry/exit points. You can use these indicators individually or combine them for further technical analysis. DXcharts also supports custom indicators, which you can create or import through dxScript language.

Indicators

The indicators differ by type, which is usually indicated in the name: Moving Average, Index, Oscillator, Bands, Trend, Stochastic, Range, Volatility, and others. See the full description on every indicator on its page, the descriptions are ordered alphabetically (A-Z).

How to add an indicator

1. At the top-center of the charts, on the Toolbar, click the Indicators settingsicon.
2. Scroll through the list of available indicators or filter them by typing in a part of an indicator's name.
3. Double-click the indicator's name or drag it to the ADDED INDICATORS area.
4. To show the indicator's settings, click its name in the ADDED INDICATORS area.
5. Change the indicator's settings if needed.
6. Click Close.

How to edit an indicator

1. Move the pointer to the indicator's name on the charts.
2. Open the indicator's menu by clicking the Settingsicon.
3. Click an indicator in the ADDED INDICATORS area to show settings.
4. Every indicator has its own set of settings, change any of them if need be.
5. Click Close.

or

1. At the top-center of the charts, on the Toolbar, click the Indicators settingsicon.
2. Click an indicator in the ADDED INDICATORS area to show settings.
3. Every indicator has its own set of settings, change any of them if need be.
4. Click Close.

How to delete an indicator

1. Move the pointer to the indicator's name on the charts.
2. Clickto remove the indicator.

or

1. At the top-center of the charts, on the Toolbar, open the settings menu by clicking the Indicators settingsicon.
2. Drag the indicator from the ADDED INDICATORS area to the list on the left or click on the cross at the end of the title.
3. Click Close.