> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.quantower.com/quantower/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.quantower.com/quantower/analytics-panels/chart/technical-indicators/oscillators/momentum.md).

# Momentum

Add the Momentum indicator in Quantower to measure the speed of price changes and spot trends that are accelerating or losing strength

## Description

Momentum indicator shows an acceleration of price movement. From a technical point of view, it is the difference between the current price and close price N-periods ago. Firstly introduced by John J. Murphy in "Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets" Momentum fixedly joined to traders arsenal. In spite of age, this indicator is still actual and widely used.

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## Formula

Momentum = Close - Close(N-periods ago)

Where:\
Close - current close price\
Close(N-periods ago) - the close price N-periods ago

## Most useful cases

**Trend indicating -** crossing a zero line could be used as an indicator of a new trend wave.

![](https://4186075531-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LD6FsRvQ3jgwJIg6O7r%2F-LEi1sBk_intN3iNHCCn%2F-LEiBlhCnzsCswhdLqmx%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=c8dbfca0-cdad-47c5-96d4-99875eb38faa)

* **Divergence/Convergence** - Divergence/Convergence pattern is a form of price action when a new high(low) of the price not confirmed with a new high/low of  Momentum. Such price and indicator’s behavior can be interpreted as the weakness of current existing trend.

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