How To Add A Sell Arrow in ThinkorSwim to your Strategy - ThinkScript - ThinkorSwim Indicator

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Introduction

If you are utilizing ThinkorSwim for your trading activities and want to enhance your strategy with a "Sell Arrow" indicator, this article will guide you through the process using ThinkScript. Previously, we discussed adding a "Buy Arrow," and now we will focus on implementing a "Sell Arrow" to signal when to exit a position based on specific conditions met by your strategy or indicator.

To begin, you will need to have a basic setup for Bollinger Bands, which is included in the top block of the code. This section outlines the default settings and parameters for Bollinger Bands. The bottom part of the code is responsible for plotting the Sell Arrow on the chart. In the example provided, conditions for triggering the Sell Arrow include the close being less than the 200-day exponential moving average and the price closing above the upper Bollinger Band. When both conditions are met, a Sell Arrow is displayed on the chart.

Code for ThinkScript Sell Arrow Indicator

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After implementing the code in ThinkorSwim, you can observe the Sell Arrows plotted on your chart based on the defined conditions. By utilizing this indicator, you can identify potential sell opportunities and make informed decisions regarding your positions. Feel free to customize the parameters and explore different settings to optimize the Sell Arrow indicator according to your trading strategy.

Keywords

ThinkorSwim, ThinkScript, Sell Arrow, Indicator, Bollinger Bands, Trading Strategy, ThinkScript Code

FAQ

  1. Can I modify the parameters of the Sell Arrow indicator based on my trading preferences?

    • Yes, you can customize the conditions and parameters in the ThinkScript code to suit your specific trading strategy and preferences.

  2. Are Sell Arrows reliable signals for exiting positions in trading?

    • Sell Arrows, like any technical indicator, provide signals based on predefined criteria. It is essential to combine them with other analysis and risk management strategies for effective decision-making.