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KDJ Max-Distance (K-D vs K-J)
This indicator measures the maximum divergence between K and its related lines (D or J) in the KDJ stochastic system.
KEY CONCEPT:
- Calculates two distances: |K-D| and |K-J|
- Outputs whichever distance is larger
- Shows which component (D or J) is most diverged from K at any given time
CALCULATION:
1. Standard KDJ: K (fast), D (K smoothed), J (3K - 2D)
2. Distance K-D: momentum between fast and slow lines
3. Distance K-J: captures extreme divergence
4. Output: max(|K-D|, |K-J|) or signed version
INTERPRETATION:
• High positive values: K strongly above both D and J (strong upward momentum)
• High negative values: K strongly below both D and J (strong downward momentum)
• Near zero: K aligned with D/J (consolidation or reversal zone)
• Background color shows which is dominant: Teal=K-D, Orange=K-J
USE CASES:
- Identify extreme momentum conditions
- Spot divergence exhaustion
- Confirm trend strength
- Filter ranging vs trending markets
SETTINGS:
- Signed mode: preserves direction (positive/negative)
- Absolute mode: shows pure distance magnitude
- Adjustable guide levels for visual reference
KEY CONCEPT:
- Calculates two distances: |K-D| and |K-J|
- Outputs whichever distance is larger
- Shows which component (D or J) is most diverged from K at any given time
CALCULATION:
1. Standard KDJ: K (fast), D (K smoothed), J (3K - 2D)
2. Distance K-D: momentum between fast and slow lines
3. Distance K-J: captures extreme divergence
4. Output: max(|K-D|, |K-J|) or signed version
INTERPRETATION:
• High positive values: K strongly above both D and J (strong upward momentum)
• High negative values: K strongly below both D and J (strong downward momentum)
• Near zero: K aligned with D/J (consolidation or reversal zone)
• Background color shows which is dominant: Teal=K-D, Orange=K-J
USE CASES:
- Identify extreme momentum conditions
- Spot divergence exhaustion
- Confirm trend strength
- Filter ranging vs trending markets
SETTINGS:
- Signed mode: preserves direction (positive/negative)
- Absolute mode: shows pure distance magnitude
- Adjustable guide levels for visual reference
Open-source script
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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.