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What is CCI (Commodity Channel Index)?
Created by Donald Lambert in 1980 for commodities, the CCI measures how far typical price is from its average.
It is unbounded and used on all markets.
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The calculation
CCI = (Typical price − SMA(N)) / (0.015 × mean deviation).
The 0.015 constant places about 70 to 80% of values between −100 and +100.
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Reading the signals
Above +100 the move is strong or stretched; below −100 weak or stretched down.
Zero-line crosses and divergences are also watched.
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Settings and combinations
The period (20 by default) is adjustable in the Momentum group. It pairs well with: RSI, Williams %R, ROC (Rate of Change).
To put the signal in context, check the Heatmap, the news or ask the AI Compass. No indicator is investment advice.
◆ Step by step
Get started in 4 steps
- 01
Open a chart
Search for an asset on the Charts page and pick a timeframe.
- 02
Add the indicator
Open Indicators, Momentum group, then click CCI.
- 03
Adjust the settings
Change the parameters in the indicator sheet to suit your horizon.
- 04
Confirm the signal
Cross-check with the main trend and another indicator before concluding.
◆ FAQ
Your questions, clear answers.
01Is CCI bounded?
No, it can exceed ±200 in violent moves.
02For which markets?
Built for commodities, it applies to all.
03Buy signal?
A move back above −100 after a bearish excess.