Chart for .NET / User's Guide / Data Manipulation / Functions / Financial Functions / Technical Indicators / Rate of Change

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    Rate of Change
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     Syntax
    ROC(values; period)
     Arguments
    The 'values' argument must be an array.
    The 'period' parameter must be a constant greater or equal to 1.
     Result
    The result is an array. The first 'period' elements are marked as invalid.
     Description

    The Rate of Change indicator monitors market momentum. It calculates the market's rate of change relative to previous trading intervals. The Rate of Change indicator is calculated using the following formula:

    ROC = ((Today's value - Value n periods ago) / (Value n periods ago)) * 100

     Related Examples
    Windows Forms: All Examples\Data Manipulation\Functions\Financial\Technical Price Indicators