Choppiness Index Indicator for ThinkorSwim

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For those interested, here is a Choppiness Indicator that Mobius posted several years ago. This would be helpful for those who'd like another measure of defining trend, chop, etc

Code:
# Choppiness Indicator
# Mobius
# V001.03.2012

#Hint: The Market is considered TRENDING when the index is below 38.2 \n The Market is considered CHOPPY when the index is above 61.8. \n A move above the 38.2 Level indicates a possible end to a trend and a move below 61.8 indicates a possible breakout from a period of consolidation.


declare lower;
input Length   = 14;
input Signal   =  3;
input Choppy   = 62;
input MidLine  = 50;
input Trending = 38;
input CIx = {default CIB, CIA};
   def CIA = 100 * log( Sum( TrueRange(high, close, low), Length))
             / ( Highest(close[1], Length) - Lowest(close[1], Length))
             / log(Length);
   def CIB = ((log(Sum(TrueRange(high, close, low), Length) /
             (Highest(if high >= close[1] then high else
             close[1], Length) -
             Lowest( if low <= close[1] then low else close[1], Length)))
             / log(10)) / (log(Length)/log(10))) * 100;
  plot CI = if CIx == CIx.CIB then CIB else CIA;
       CI.SetDefaultColor( Color.White);
  plot CIavg = average(CI, Signal);;
       CIavg.setdefaultColor(Color.Green);
  plot Chop = Choppy;
       Chop.SetDefaultColor(Color.red);
  plot Mid = MidLine;
       Mid.SetDefaultColor(Color.gray);
  plot Trend = Trending;
       Trend.SetDefaultColor(Color.green);
AddLabel(yes, if CI > MidLine then "CHOPPY " else "TRENDING ", if CI < Trend then Color.Green else if CI > Trend and CI < MidLine then Color.Light_Green else if CI > MidLine and CI < Chop then Color.Yellow else Color.Red);
Addcloud(Mid, Chop, Color.Green, Color.Yellow);
Addcloud(Trend, Mid, Color.Yellow, Color.Light_Green);
# END CODE #

Updated version from 2015

Code:
# Choppiness Index
# UpTheCreek
# 09.21.2015
# V 1.0

# Choppiness Index was developed by Australian commodity trader E.W. Dreiss
# and may be used to determine if the market is consolidating or trending.
# The Choppiness Index is a directionless indicator. Values above the upper
# guide (61.8) indicate that the market is moving sideways in a ranging or
# choppy manner. Values below the lower guide (38.2) indicate the market is
# trending.
#
# The CI measures the relationship between the Sum of daily trading ranges
# during a given period of time against the total range for that period.
# Low readings in the CI correspond closely with the end of strong impulsive
# movements either up OR down, while High readings occur after significant
# consolidations in the price. Extended periods of trendless price movement
# are reflected in extended periods of above-average readings of the CI.
#
# Bill Dreiss says "high CI readings can be used to indicate that a
# consolidation is about to end and a position should be entered or a
# breakout anticipated. Since the CI reading has nothing to do with market
# direction, it does NOT indicate in which direction to expect the breakout,
# but that the breakout will probably be followed by a significant move.)
# In this respect, the CI is similar in usage to Bollinger Band width (%B).
#
# Commodity Traders Consumer Report, July/August, 1992, Bill Dreiss “The
# Fractal Wave Algorithm, Charts And Systems”
#
# CI is similar to ADX where values below the 38.2 line coincides with ADX
# values above 20 which show a trending market. The author Driess preferred
# his solution over ADX.

declare lower;
input length = 14;
input UseLabels = yes;

def Hmax=highest(high, length);
def Lmin=lowest(low, length);

plot choppiness = 100* log(sum(truerange(high, close, low),length)/(Hmax-Lmin))/log(length);
choppiness.SetDefaultColor(Color.BLUE);
choppiness.SetLineWeight(1);

plot choppy=61.8;
choppy.SetDefaultColor(GetColor(2));
choppy.SetLineWeight(1);
choppy.SetStyle(Curve.POINTS);

plot trending=38.2;
trending.SetDefaultColor(GetColor(2));
trending.SetLineWeight(1);
trending.SetStyle(Curve.POINTS);

AddLabel(UseLabels && choppiness > choppy, "Consolidating, watch for break", Color.RED);
AddLabel(UseLabels && choppiness < trending, "Trending, watch for chop", Color.DARK_GREEN);

# End Study
 

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Here's a simple indicator, it's not going to tell you if the market is going up or down, instead, it will tell you when the market is moving sideways. The indicator was made to solve my problem. I hate executing trades in choppy markets.

I think this indicator is going to be a great assistant when it comes to dealing with choppy markets. It could potentially save your account.

mHJotsS.png


Usage:

Sideways indicator comes in the form of an oscillator. By combining the range between DI+ and DI- lines from the DMI indicator.

When two lines are close to each other it means we have a sideways market. I would avoid trading when this happens. Also, the indicator will highlight the candles when it's experiencing choppiness.

Recommended timeframe: 5m and 15m for intraday traders.

Code:
# Sideways Indicator
# Original Code developed by WalkingBallista
# Concept and Idea by BenTen at useThinkScript.com
# Identify choppy market. Can also be used to find consolidation/breakout patterns.
# Version 1.0 (read changelog in the forum)

declare lower;
input length = 14;
input averageType = AverageType.WILDERS;
input price = close;

def hiDiff = high - high[1];
def loDiff = low[1] - low;

def plusDM = if hiDiff > loDiff and hiDiff > 0 then hiDiff else 0;
def minusDM =  if loDiff > hiDiff and loDiff > 0 then loDiff else 0;

def ATR = MovingAverage(averageType, TrueRange(high, close, low), length);
def "DI+" = 100 * MovingAverage(averageType, plusDM, length) / ATR;
def "DI-" = 100 * MovingAverage(averageType, minusDM, length) / ATR;

plot range = AbsValue(AbsValue("DI+")-AbsValue("DI-"));

# Define Consolidation Range
# Change the number 5 to 10 if you want more sideways filter
AssignPriceColor(if range < 5 then Color.Yellow else Color.Current);

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When two lines are close to each other it means we have a sideways market.

What am I missing? There's only one line in your posted chart and on mine.
 
Is there any way for the indicator to draw a box around the range of the candles, as shown on the first images posted? Thanks!
 
I am looking for the best indicator to avoid getting chopped in a trade. Any suggestions are much appreciated!
 
Hello!

I am looking to create a study to search for specific stocks. the study I am wanting to create would
  1. find stocks where the price action for the last 48 five minute candles has been sideways
  2. toward the end of market day volume increases
  3. last 2 five minute candles are higher than average buying volume.
is there anyway to do this or something already built?

thank you for the help
 

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