Keltner Channels Charting Indicator

The Keltner Channel charting Indicator is a volatility based 'envelope' indicator that measures the movement of stocks in relation to an upper and lower moving-average band.

This indicator, named after Chester W. Keltner, is used by sophisticated investors to predict the trend of the market. An overbuy occurs when prices move above the upper band, and an oversell occurs when prices move below the lower band.

Selecting the Keltner Channels Indicator on the "Indicators and Symbols" list displays the "Add Indicator" dialog, illustrated below, where you an choose among the different options available to have the Indicator display on the Chart as you'd like it to. Click "OK" to add the Indicator.

The Indicator is superimposed on the Chart, as shown in the following illustration.