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RateOfChange Method
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dotnetCHARTING Namespace > FinancialEngine Class : RateOfChange Method



Calculate the n-day rate of change (ROC) for all periods for which there is sufficient data.

Overload List

OverloadDescription
RateOfChange(String,Series,Int32) Calculate the n-day rate of change (ROC) for all periods for which there is sufficient data.  
RateOfChange(Series,Int32) Calculate the n-day rate of change (ROC) for all periods for which there is sufficient data.  
RateOfChange(SeriesCollection,Int32) Calculate the n-day rate of change (ROC) for all periods for which there is sufficient data.  

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
ArgumentExceptionThrown if either parameter is strictly negative.

Remarks

The (n-day) rate of change (ROC) is just the last closing price divided by the closing price n-days ago.

As with the case with the momentum indicator the rate of change (ROC) indicator on extended values and/or turning points indicates oversold or over brought conditions (respectively).

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