Volume Indicators

Volume indicators are used to confirm the strength of trends. Lack of confirmation may warn of a reversal.

Some of the more sophisticated indicators compare volume and price movements.

Types of Volume Indicators

Volume Only

• Rate of Change (Volume)
• Volume Oscillator

Compares Closing Price and Volume

• On Balance Volume
• Price and Volume Trend
• Force Index

Compares Closing Price, Range and Volume

• Accumulation Distribution
• Chaikin Oscillator
• Money Flow Index
• Chaikin Money Flow

Compares Range and Volume

• Ease of Movement