Apply Chaikin Money Flow Oscillator

The Chaikin Money Flow Oscillator is calculated using the Accumulation/Distribution Line. It takes the cumulative total of the Accumulation/Distribution values for 21 periods (or X number of periods if you elect to change this value) divided by the cumulative total of volume for 21 (or X) periods.

To apply a Chaikin Money Flow Indicator

  1. Create a realtime interactive chart.

  2. On the Charts menu select Add Study.

  3. From the list of study indicators, select Chaikin Money Flow.

  4. Select a contract (if your chart includes multiple contracts), define the source, modify the time period if desired, and click OK.