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Find First Index Lowest (FINDFIRSTINDEXLOWEST)

QuantNexus indicator page for first-lowest index lookup.

Route: /quantnexus/indicators/findfirstindexlowest/

What It Does

FINDFIRSTINDEXLOWEST returns the first bar index where the lowest value occurs inside the lookback window.

Formula

Return the earliest index that matches the minimum value condition in the window.

Parameters

  • period - default 14
  • _evalfunc - default low

C++23 API

#include <nonabt/indicators/findfirstindexlowest.hpp>
auto firstLowIndex = std::make_unique<nonabt::FINDFIRSTINDEXLOWEST>(data(), 14);

Common Usage

  • Use it to locate the first trough in a lookback range.
  • Combine with reversal and support logic.
  • Helpful when the first bottom matters.