Using Fast and Slow Money Flow Index Signals in a Trend Histogram

Summary

Delta_MFI is a trend-analysis indicator built from the difference between fast and slow Money Flow Index readings. It combines their relative positions with the slow MFI’s location against a configurable threshold. When the slow reading is above the threshold and the fast reading is higher still, the histogram marks an overbought state; when both readings are below the threshold and the fast reading is lower, it marks an oversold state. The stated default periods are 14 for the fast MFI and 50 for the slow MFI, with a threshold of 50.

Users can adjust the periods, threshold, colors, display style, and horizontal shift. The indicator exposes buffers for the main output, color states, both MFI readings, and their difference, enabling use in other indicator or trading logic. The description does not provide a tested entry or exit strategy, performance evidence, or guidance for interpreting neutral states. Its signals should therefore be treated as a configurable visualization of oscillator relationships rather than a validated standalone trading system.

Key ideas

• The indicator compares fast and slow Money Flow Index readings through their difference.
• Its overbought and oversold coloring depends on both the readings’ relative positions and a threshold.
• Periods, threshold, colors, display style, and chart shift can be configured.
• Separate output buffers expose the signal, color states, component readings, and oscillator difference.
• The description supplies no backtest or complete trading rules for acting on the signals.

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