ROC
Percent price change over a lookback window. Gauges momentum and zero-line flips.
About
Rate of Change (ROC) is the percent change in price versus n bars ago: current close divided by that past close, times 100. It oscillates around zero.
A cross up through zero means price is higher than it was n bars ago. A cross down means it is lower. Larger absolute readings mean a faster move, not a better setup by themselves.
Use ROC in a mix as a momentum gate (above or below zero) next to a moving average or breakout level, so the entry has both direction and speed.
Mixes using ROC
ROC MomentumQQQ1 day
Enter when rate of change crosses above zero; exit when it crosses below.
ROC with SMA FilterSPY1 day
Enter when ROC turns positive while price is above its trend SMA; exit when ROC turns negative.
ROC SurgeNVDA1 day
Enter when ROC surges higher; exit when ROC turns negative.