Keltner Channels: A Unique Approach to Identifying Overbought and Oversold Conditions
By: Ivan Cavric Keltner Channels is a popular technical indicator that can be used to identify overbought and oversold conditions in the market. It was developed by Chester W. Keltner in the 1960s and is based on the principle of using a moving average and a range-based calculation to create upper and lower bands around price action. The Keltner Channel consists of three lines: The middle line, which is a moving average of the price action. The upper line, which is calculated by adding the average true range (ATR) of the instrument to the middle line. The lower line, which is calculated by subtracting the ATR from the middle line. The ATR is a measure of volatility and is calculated by taking the average of the true range over a specified period. The true range is the greatest of the following: The difference between the current high and the previous close. The difference between the current low and the previous close. The difference between the current high and the current...