Buy & Sell Signals
Chaikin Analytics provides six pairs of Buy and Sell Signals to help identify timely trading opportunities. These signals are based on a combination of technical indicators and the Power Gauge Rating. They are designed to highlight when a stock might be gaining or losing strength, not to provide official trade recommendations.
These signals serve as calls to attention—tools to help guide your research and timing.
Who Can See Buy & Sell Signals?
On the main Chaikin platform, Buy and Sell Signals are available to subscribers of:
- Smart Money Trader
- The Chaikin Trust
In the Advanced Analytics workspace, all Power Gauge PRO subscribers can turn on Buy and Sell Signals for one list at a time through the Alerts system.
📘 Learn how to set up in our article: How To Set Up and Use Alerts
How to Use Signals
You can use signals in two main ways:
- Scan for ideas – Identify stocks that may be worth further research based on timely signals
- Confirm timing – Use signals to support your entry or exit decision for a stock already on your radar
⚠️ Signals are not automatic buy or sell instructions. Always consider the full chart, Power Gauge Rating, and other indicators before making a decision.
How Signals Are Calculated
Chaikin Signals are generated once daily using end-of-day data. A signal is only triggered if all required conditions are met.
- Signals are calculated after market close
- They typically appear by 11:30 PM ET
- Intraday changes do not trigger signals
- Power Gauge Ratings may update separately the next morning
📌 For ETFs, only Relative Strength Signals are available.
Buy & Sell Signal Conditions
The table below shows the full logic that triggers each Buy or Sell Signal:
✅ Buy Signals
| Buy Signal | Trigger Conditions |
|---|---|
| Oversold Buy | - Closes at 8-day low - OBOS < 30 - Power Gauge = Bullish |
| Momentum Breakout | - Crosses above Upper Band - RS ≥ 0.60 - CMF ≥ 5 - MF Persistency > 50 - Power Gauge = Bullish |
| Reversal Buy | - Crosses above 21-day EMA - RS < 0.60 - CMF > -10 - OBOS < 70 AND (OBOS < 30 OR rising) - Power Gauge = Bullish |
| Money Flow Buy | - Crosses over rising 5-day EMA of EMA 21 - Stock above EMA 21 - CMF > 5 - OBOS < 70 AND (OBOS < 30 OR rising) - Power Gauge = Bullish |
| Relative Strength Buy | - Crosses above EMA 21 - Above 5-day EMA of EMA 21 - RS ≥ 0.60 - OBOS < 70 or rising - Power Gauge = Bullish or Neutral |
| Relative Strength Breakout | - RS crosses above 0.60 AND (Power Gauge = Bullish OR stock is above DEMA and OBOS < 70) |
🚫 Sell Signals
| Sell Signal | Trigger Conditions |
|---|---|
| Overbought Sell | - Closes at 8-day high - OBOS ≥ 70 - Power Gauge = Bearish |
| Momentum Breakdown | - Crosses below Lower Band OR OBOS < 17 - RS < 0.50 - CMF < -5 - MF Persistency < 60 - Power Gauge = Bearish |
| Reversal Sell | - Crosses below 21-day EMA - RS < 0.30 - CMF < 10 - OBOS > 30 AND (OBOS ≥ 70 OR falling) - Power Gauge = Bearish |
| Money Flow Sell | - Crosses under falling 5-day EMA of EMA 21 - Stock below EMA 21 - CMF < 0 - OBOS > 30 AND (OBOS ≥ 70 OR falling) - Power Gauge = Bearish |
| Relative Strength Sell | - Crosses below EMA 21 - Below 5-day EMA of EMA 21 - RS < 0.30 - OBOS > 30 or falling - Power Gauge = Bearish or Neutral |
| Relative Strength Breakdown | - RS crosses below 0.30 AND (Power Gauge = Bearish AND CMF < 20 OR stock is below DEMA and OBOS > 30) |
Where to View Buy & Sell Signals
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Advanced Chart – The Advanced Chart is accessible to all Power Gauge PRO subscribers, but Buy & Sell signal arrows will only appear for those subscribed to Smart Money Trader or The Chaikin Trust.
📘 Learn more: How to Use the Advanced Chart
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Daily Alerts – Subscribers to Smart Money Trader and The Chaikin Trust receive signal alerts by email when triggers occur.
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Analytics Alerts – All Power Gauge PRO users can enable alerts for one list in the Analytics workspace, including signal activity if eligible.
- Portfolio Insights – Buy & Sell signals are not displayed here, but related information like rating changes and earnings events are included in weekly summaries.
📘 For more help:
Understanding the Power Gauge Rating