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diamond wrote:
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> I am using MetaStock. When using the stochastics indicator I understand
> that I need to set the %K period for the number of days I want to use for
> my indicator (between 3 and 10 usually). But, I don't know what to set the
> %D period for.
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> When one is trying different periods for %K, what does one set the %D for?
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> Thank you
> Zane Kori
%D is the moving average of %K. If you set %K for 5 days, and set%D for
5 days, that would be a 5 period moving average of %K. Do not overlook
the %K slowing period. One is fast, two is slower, etc.
Al Taglavore
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