Check out this extraordinary Excel tool that brings the power of the Awesome Oscillator into your hands. It might sound like a bit of hype to call an Excel tool ‘extraordinary,’ but this one is truly deserving of that praise. This isn’t just any spreadsheet; it automatically computes Awesome Oscillator values and identifies possible trading setups as they unfold in real-time. The standout feature is its unique scanning ability, which truly sets it apart as an extraordinary tool. Read on to discover the capabilities of this Excel tool.
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What is the Awesome Oscillator?
The Awesome Oscillator is a tool for measuring market momentum, conceived by Bill Williams. It appears as a histogram on charts, comparing short-term momentum to longer-term momentum. It fluctuates above and below a central zero line. To calculate it, you subtract the 34-period simple moving average of the bars’ midpoints from the 5-period average. This calculation results in a histogram colored red and green, where green bars show an increase and red bars indicate a decrease from the previous bar.
Trading with the Awesome Oscillator
There are three popular methods traders use the AO for making trades. Here they are:
Zero-Line Crossover
- An AO rise above the zero-line suggests a bullish trend and a potential buy signal.
- An AO dip below the zero-line shows a bearish trend, hinting at a sell signal.
Saucer Setup
A bullish Saucer Setup occurs when there are two consecutive red bars above the zero-line on the AO histogram, followed by a green one, indicating a buy signal. A bearish setup is just the opposite, with two green bars below the zero-line, followed by a red one, signaling a sell opportunity.
Twin-Peaks Setup
The Bullish Twin-Peaks Setup is a pattern where two lows form below the zero line on the AO histogram, and a green bar that follows signals a buy opportunity. The Bearish Twin-Peaks Setup is similar but occurs above the zero line with two peaks, and a red bar that follows is a sell signal.
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Overview of the Excel Sheet with Awesome Oscillator Scanner
Explore our automated Excel sheet that not only calculates Awesome Oscillator values but also actively scans for trading setups in real-time.
Here’s a glimpse of the tool:
How to Use This Excel Sheet?
To get started with this Excel sheet, follow these simple steps:
- Step 1: Download the ‘AWESOME OSCILLATOR SCANNER.xlsm’ file from the download link provided below.
- Step 2: Open the file, and make sure to enable any content if prompted.
- Step 3: Enter the stock symbol and time interval you want to analyze in the ‘parameters’ worksheet.
- Step 4: Set your local timezone offset from EST to accurately reflect your local market times.
- Step 5: Click the ‘Refresh Data’ button to pull the latest data using the AlphaVantage API.
- Step 6: The tool will download the data and automatically calculate AO values. It will also alert you to any potential trade setups.
- Step 7: Regularly refresh the data to monitor market momentum and identify trading opportunities as they arise.
Note: This tool requires Microsoft Excel 2016 or newer. If you have Excel 2010 or 2013, you’ll need to install the latest PowerQuery Add-in.
Download the Excel Sheet
Click the link below to download the Excel tool. If you run into any issues or have questions, please let us know in the comments section:
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