Williams Fractal

Description

The Williams Fractal is a technical indicator used by traders to identify potential trends in the stock market. It was created by legendary trader, Larry Williams, and is based on a five-bar fractal pattern. The indicator is designed to help traders identify the direction of a trend and its strength. The Williams Fractal can be applied to any timeframe, although it is most often used in intraday trading.

This Fractal consists of five bars that form a pattern that is either a bullish or bearish sign. A bullish sign is indicated when the highest high of the first three bars is followed by the lowest low of the last two bars. A bearish sign is indicated when the lowest low of the first three bars is followed by the highest high of the last two bars. This pattern is also known as a "five-bar fractal".

When the Williams Fractal is applied to the stock market, it can help traders identify possible trends in the market. If the pattern is bullish, then it suggests that the market is in an uptrend and that prices will continue to rise in the near future. If the pattern is bearish, then it suggests that the market is in a downtrend and that prices will continue to fall in the near future.

The Williams Fractal can be used as part of a trading strategy. Traders may use the pattern to identify potential trading opportunities and look to buy or sell depending on the direction of the pattern. For example, if the pattern is bullish, then the trader may look to buy the stock in anticipation of an uptrend. Conversely, if the pattern is bearish, then the trader may look to sell the stock in anticipation of a downtrend.

It is a useful tool that can help traders identify potential trends in the stock market. By understanding the pattern and applying it to their own trading strategies, traders can potentially increase their chances of success in the stock market.

Calculation

Williams %R = (Highest High - Close)/(Highest High - Lowest Low) * -100

Highest High is the highest price of a security over a given time period, for example, the last 14 days. Close is the closing price of the security at the end of the given time period. Lowest Low is the lowest price of the security over the same time period.

To calculate the Williams Fractal, you will need the highest high, close, and lowest low for the security over the given time period. You then plug these values into the formula above and calculate the Williams %R.

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