{"id":220460,"date":"2025-03-21T11:48:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T15:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/?p=220460"},"modified":"2025-03-24T04:53:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T08:53:26","slug":"chart-advisor-volatility-swings-and-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/traders-insight\/securities\/macro\/chart-advisor-volatility-swings-and-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"Chart Advisor: Volatility Swings and Trend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/links.investopedia.com\/u\/click?_t=36ba8fa8372241d58b3bfc06997a4332&amp;_m=619e8987bf994fb9adfe3fd2a01da854&amp;_e=E77SL7VlBM7xj839BAcT3AXuaA6oc0C6BaWEMjn8fAqmzAttEGyiUicJ4ty-uW5teH3nwZZL4uyoP2pUcFTgyvtqp2G8KYsQ6x1rxUvOjHbu6XpLTJkaRndHdxCMjThngsMyJ6l9LuuyUXhdLXcA_R4SEJkboBAjlJBbrEbEKPdqQ4kyAFyzIrF1q1qNXTG4Gf5f5D4YxQBWn6IgSrYl3q2IITEIYEmfkZKydAWzz-YOA_1y41YE6X2n93VcO_w4Oh5P_XJP1jqEyoEBy8IeRrVN2ssmKkrkxv0kcAbeosMe9GKdlClLIf4ym9-hytNKaQu2O3dieyYRmFzJGXdJAvfhDIwSk3wnLvjGf3I3JSFsRq3anPqgsLaiXEXpZQVAf5zExczkcDyXHxsZxSa2tnjsWit-SlN2FDv7cjmOSR67CErf-BO--or9tlFCLm102_vFh8LfEgmVPj7GpWe7hw%3D%3D\">Darren Hawkins<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1\/ Volatility Swings and Trend<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Investopedia is partnering with CMT Association on this newsletter. \u00a0The contents of this newsletter are for informational and educational purposes only, however, and do not constitute investing advice. The guest authors, which may sell research to investors, and may trade or hold positions in securities mentioned herein do not represent the views of CMT Association or Investopedia. Please consult a financial advisor for investment recommendations and services.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1\">1\/<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Volatility Swings and Trend<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a swing chart\/overlay is an awesome way to determine trend. There are only two options (up or down) but there are many calculations that can be used to determine the swing direction, from points or percent retraced through to higher \/ lower bar relationships as introduced by WD Gann. No matter how they are calculated, we can use them as our guide to only trade with the primary trend.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to determine the swing direction is by using Average True Range price movement &#8211; or volatility &#8211; as described in Michael Gur\u2019s book The Symmetry Wave Trading Method.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the swing to change direction the price must retrace from a high or low by 4 ATRs. Chart 1 shows the Volatility Swing overlaid on the S&amp;P500 is the first lower swing down after 7 higher highs and lows. The current swing low was on March 13th, and it will only turn higher if price moves 4 x ATR(14) to 5897. However, that value will change depending on the future daily volatility (if the ATR increases then a larger move will be required).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"527\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-1-SPX-Volatility-Swing-1100x527.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-220462 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-1-SPX-Volatility-Swing-1100x527.png 1100w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-1-SPX-Volatility-Swing-700x335.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-1-SPX-Volatility-Swing-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-1-SPX-Volatility-Swing-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-1-SPX-Volatility-Swing-1536x735.png 1536w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-1-SPX-Volatility-Swing.png 1878w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/527;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick Volatility Swing scan on the S&amp;P500 shows that 161 members have an upward swing with four changing direction on Thursday, including Darden Restaurants $DRI which confirmed its 7th higher swing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"527\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-2-Swing-Scan-1100x527.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-220463 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-2-Swing-Scan-1100x527.png 1100w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-2-Swing-Scan-700x335.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-2-Swing-Scan-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-2-Swing-Scan-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-2-Swing-Scan-1536x735.png 1536w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-2-Swing-Scan.png 1878w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/527;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an update to the S&amp;P1500 Breadth Thrust chart from earlier in the week. Despite strong advancing numbers recently, there was a net decline of -561 on Thursday, meaning the 10 day Thrust measure just failed to cross the threshold of 55.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"527\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-3-SP1500-Breadth-1100x527.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-220464 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-3-SP1500-Breadth-1100x527.png 1100w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-3-SP1500-Breadth-700x335.png 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-3-SP1500-Breadth-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-3-SP1500-Breadth-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-3-SP1500-Breadth-1536x735.png 1536w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/5-Chart-3-SP1500-Breadth.png 1878w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/527;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally posted 21st March<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By\u00a0Darren Hawkins 1\/ Volatility Swings and Trend Investopedia is partnering with CMT Association on this newsletter. \u00a0The contents of this newsletter are for informational and educational purposes only, however, and do not constitute investing advice. 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