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Momentum (MOM)

StratCraft indicator page for basic price momentum.

Route: /indicators/mom/

What It Does

MOM compares the current price to the price n bars ago to show directional momentum.

Formula

Momentum = Price(t) - Price(t - period)

Parameters

  • period - default 12

C++23 API

#include <nonabt/indicators/mom.hpp>
auto mom = std::make_unique<nonabt::MOM>(data().close(), 12);

Common Usage

  • Use zero-line crosses to gauge momentum shifts.
  • Compare momentum expansion across multiple timeframes.
  • Pair it with trend filters to avoid fading strong trends too early.
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