OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
FINRA Pressure Index - Fix
Indicator Description : works on tickers from NYSE / NYSE ARCA / NASDAQ
This indicator measures the intensity of short-selling speculation on a stock or ETF. By comparing the daily Short Volume to its moving average (typically 20 days), it calculates a relative strength ratio:
Ratio = 1.0: Short-selling activity is at its normal baseline.
Ratio > 1.5: An abnormally high level of short-selling activity is detected.
Unlike standard volume, it specifically isolates market participants betting on a price decline.
How to Use It
Short Squeeze (Counter-trend Buy Signal): If the price hits a historical support level while the indicator shows a significant spike (e.g., > 1.8), the market is considered "over-shorted." Even a minor bounce will force short sellers to cover their positions urgently, triggering a violent rally.
Distribution (Caution Signal): If the price stagnates near a resistance level while the FINRA pressure increases day after day, it indicates that "smart money" is accumulating short positions. The uptrend is likely losing steam.
This indicator measures the intensity of short-selling speculation on a stock or ETF. By comparing the daily Short Volume to its moving average (typically 20 days), it calculates a relative strength ratio:
Ratio = 1.0: Short-selling activity is at its normal baseline.
Ratio > 1.5: An abnormally high level of short-selling activity is detected.
Unlike standard volume, it specifically isolates market participants betting on a price decline.
How to Use It
Short Squeeze (Counter-trend Buy Signal): If the price hits a historical support level while the indicator shows a significant spike (e.g., > 1.8), the market is considered "over-shorted." Even a minor bounce will force short sellers to cover their positions urgently, triggering a violent rally.
Distribution (Caution Signal): If the price stagnates near a resistance level while the FINRA pressure increases day after day, it indicates that "smart money" is accumulating short positions. The uptrend is likely losing steam.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.