Custom Date Range Return Indicator
Overview
This indicator is designed to help traders quickly calculate the percentage return of a particular stock, sector, currency, or cryptocurrency over a custom date range. It simplifies the process of analyzing performance by allowing traders to navigate through multiple charts efficiently and compare returns over different periods.
Key Features
Custom Date Ranges: Traders can input two different date ranges to compare returns. For example, they can view the Year-to-Date (YTD) return versus the return from a recent swing high.
Visual Levels and Labels:
Start-1 Label: Marks the start date of the first input range with a green horizontal line.
Start-2 Label: Marks the start date of the second input range with an orange horizontal line.
End Label: Marks the end date with a red horizontal line. Table positioning can be adjusted from the input.
Performance Comparison: Enables traders to gauge how a stock is performing relative to its benchmark index by comparing returns over two different periods. % Return is Green if positive else Red is Negative.
Usage
Analysis Only: This indicator is intended for analysis purposes and does not provide buy or sell recommendations.
Complementary Tool: Traders should use this indicator in conjunction with other technical indicators and solid fundamental analysis to make informed decisions.
Benefits
Efficiency: Eliminates the need to manually draw price ranges on each chart, allowing traders to quickly assess performance across multiple charts.
Informed Decisions: By comparing returns over different periods, traders can make better-educated decisions about the behavior of an asset in relation to its benchmark.
Important Note
Traders must use their own discretion when analyzing stocks and should consider other technical indicators and fundamental factors before making any trading decisions.