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ABS()

Definition Absolute value. Provides a number that is derived in the simplest manner from the fundamental units of a price.

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Parameters SERIES
Required if the formula name declares the SERIES parameter.

INPUT
Required if the formula name declares the INPUT parameter.

PERIOD
Required if the formula name declares the INPUT parameter.

<shift>
A number, positive or negative, enclosed in brackets defining the number of bars (periods) to shift the formula line. Typically used only in formulas that will be rendered in chart windows. The absolute value function expects the shift within the parenthetical statement.

Examples ABS(SERIES)=ABS(SERIES)

ABS(INPUT)=(INPUT[1])