Linda Bradford Redford 3-10 Oscillator Enhanced LBR MomentumLBR 3-10 Oscillator – Enhanced (Linda Raschke Momentum)
Popularized by Linda Bradford Raschke since the 1980s, the 3-10 oscillator is a fast momentum tool that measures the difference between a 3-period and a 10-period simple moving average of price (plus a 16-period signal line of that difference). It is essentially a simple-moving-average version of the MACD and is widely used for short-term momentum shifts and trend changes, especially in futures and intraday trading.
This enhanced open-source version adds:
Custom MA type (SMA/EMA/WMA) for all lines (default = SMA to stay true to the original).
Colored histogram that shows momentum strength: strong bull (bright lime), weak bull (pale green), strong bear (maroon), weak bear (red).
Momentum “hooks” – tiny dots on the fast line that mark changes in direction (potential short-term exhaustion).
Simple adjacent-bar divergence labels (bullish/bearish) for visual reference.
Overbought/oversold levels and full alert suite.
How to read it
Fast line (blue/purple) = raw momentum. Crosses of the thick red signal line = momentum shifts.
Zero-line cross = trend confirmation.
Histogram color & height = conviction of the move.
Hooks = possible short-term turns.
Divergence labels = possible weakening of momentum (use with price action).
How to use
Works on any timeframe and asset. Best results on liquid instruments (futures, forex majors, large-cap stocks). Adjust MA type or lengths for different market conditions. The raw oscillator scale varies with price/volatility, so tune the OB/OS levels to the chart you are trading.
This script does not contain any backtesting, performance claims, or mechanical trading rules. It is a visual momentum tool only. Always combine with price action, support/resistance, and your own risk management.
The code is fully open-source so you can study or modify it. Inspired by Raschke’s original concept and many community implementations, but the visual enhancements (strength-based histogram coloring, hooks, and divergence labels) are unique to this version.
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