Oscillator (technical analysis)
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An oscillator is a technical analysis indicator that varies over time within a band (above and below a center line, or between set levels). Oscillators are used to discover short-term overbought or oversold conditions.
Common oscillators are MACD, ROC, RSI, CCI.
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