New Highs-New Lows Index
This tool for MetaTrader 5 is specifically engineered to streamline your trading operations. This technical indicator acts as a specialized analysis tool designed to visualize market data. It helps traders identify emerging trends, momentum shifts, and key support or resistance levels by plotting statistical calculations directly onto price charts.
How to Setup and Use New Highs-New Lows Index
1. Installation: Place your file in the MQL/Indicators folder via "Open Data Folder" and restart your terminal.
2. Loading: Find the indicator in the Navigator, drag it onto your chart, and configure the input parameters in the popup window.
3. Customization: Press Ctrl+I to open the indicator list, select your tool, and click "Properties" to change colors, levels, or visual styles.
4. Updating: Replace the old file in the Indicators folder with the new version and restart the platform to apply changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is my indicator not showing? A: Verify the file is in the MQL/Indicators folder, or try right-clicking the "Indicators" tree in the Navigator and clicking "Refresh."
Q: Do custom indicators slow down the platform? A: Too many complex indicators can impact performance; remove unused ones via the "Indicator List" (Ctrl+I).
Q: Can I use MT4 indicators on MT5? A: No, MQL4 and MQL5 are distinct languages; ensure the indicator is compiled specifically for your platform version.
Description & Settings
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The New Highs-New Lows Index was very well described by A. Edler in his book "Trading for a Living: Psychology, Trading Tactics, Money Management " in the chapter dealing with Stock Market Indicators.
In our case, the indicator has been adapted to the foreign exchange market and is calculated as the difference between the number of currency pairs that reached new highs over a given period and the number of currency pairs that reached new lows over a given period. The peak is, as a rule, a sign of a forthcoming reversal.
This indicator was originally developed in MQL4 and published in Code Base at 01.04.2011.
Fig.1 The NH_NL Indicator
