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Unfortunately for many traders, price movements aren\u2019t just a game of ups and downs. Often, the most accurate trading signals are in the strength of the trend. That is to say, how likely is it for the price to firmly continue its trajectory or get weaker and reverse course. Traders use many tools to evaluate the trend\u2019s strength. The Average Directional Index<\/strong> is among the most popular and efficient indicators for this purpose. This guide explores the concept and history of ADX<\/strong>. We’ll look at its advantages and disadvantages and how you can use it to enhance your trading strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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What is the Average Directional Index?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Average Directional Index (ADX) is a technical indicator that measures the strength of the trend. The indicator is non-directional and is derived from two-directional movement indicators (DMIs).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The indicator is plotted as a line with values between 0 and 100. On a chart, the ADX line is accompanied by two separate directional indicators – the positive directional indicator (+DI) and the negative directional indicator (\u2013DI). All of them are momentum indicators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ADX line is usually plotted in white, while the +DI and DI lines are green and red. Altogether, they highlight the direction of the trend and help determine its strength.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Traders use the lines and the relation between them to decide whether they should go long, short or avoid trading altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from identifying stronger or weaker trends, traders use the ADX to plan their entry and exit points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main goal of the indicator is to help you find out exactly how strong the current trend is. Quantifying its strength and visualizing its direction comes in handy for day traders, short-term investors, scalpers, and basically all types of market participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The indicator\u2019s application isn\u2019t hard to master, although it might intimidate beginners at first. The reason is that it consists of three separate lines, and analyzing all of them simultaneously might be a bit confusing. However, with enough practice, the ADX can become quite fun to use!<\/p>\n\n\n

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