Positive Directional Indicator - +DI

Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Positive Directional Indicator - +DI'

A component of the average directional index that is used to measure the presence of an uptrend. When the +DI is sloping upward, it is a signal that the uptrend is getting stronger. This indicator is nearly always plotted along with the negative directional indicator.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Positive Directional Indicator - +DI'

Many technical traders will watch for the positive directional indicator to cross above the negative directional indicator to signal the beginning of an uptrend. The +DI is a key factor in the calculation of the popular average directional index.
Search results for

'Positive Directional Indicator (+DI)'

  • Exploring Oscillators and Indicators: Average Directional Index ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/university/indicator_oscillator/ind_osc4.asp
    ... The ADX is a combination of two price movement measure, the positive directional
    indicator (+DI) and the negative directional indicator (-DI). ...
  • DMI Points The Way To Profits

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/technical/02/050602.asp
    ... The positive directional movement indicator (+DMI) measures how strongly price moves
    upward; the negative directional movement indicator (-DMI) measures how ...
  • Technical Analysis: Indicators And Oscillators | Investopedia

    http://www.investopedia.com/university/technical/techanalysis10.asp
    ... The ADX is a combination of two price movement measures: the positive directional
    indicator (+DI) and the negative directional indicator (-DI). ...

Related Articles

Trading Center
Partner Links