Risk & Position-Size Calculator : Futures/Prop | Falcon AIStop blowing accounts to oversized positions. This free tool tells you EXACTLY
how many contracts to trade so a stop-out only costs the dollars you decided to
risk — on any futures symbol (MNQ, MES, NQ, ES, MGC, CL and more). It auto-detects
each contract's point value, so the math is always right.
It shows:
• Position size (contracts) for your account + risk %
• Your real $ risk, $/point, and 2R / 3R targets
• Prop-firm guardrails: how many losing trades until you breach your daily-loss
limit or trailing drawdown
• Prior-day high/low for context
Set your account size, risk %, and stop (manual or ATR-based) — it does the rest.
Built by Falcon AI. Educational tool only — not financial advice. Indicator
Nasdaq XXX20 / XXX50 / XXX80 Horizontal LevelsThis indicator automatically plots Nasdaq horizontal levels at XXX20, XXX50, and XXX80. Ideal for intraday trading on NQ, MNQ, NDQ, and NDX, with timeframes less than or equal to 5min.
This script highlights powerful reaction levels for entries, exits, stops, and targets.
Key Features
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- Draws XXX20 (teal), XXX50 (light gray/ivory), and XXX80 (orange) levels extending across the chart.
- Dynamically anchors around the current price, showing ±25 blocks by default (50+ levels total, adjustable).
- Optional price range filter to declutter charts by limiting levels to a specific zone.
Inputs
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- Toggle individual level types (XXX20 / XXX50 / XXX80).
- Line colors and width.
- Block size (default 100).
- Price range filter (show only levels between Min and Max price). Indicator
AlgoSentry Opening Range Breakout [Non-Repaint]The Opening Range is the high and low of the first minutes of a session. This indicator maps that range and then tracks the classic Break -> Retest -> Trend sequence that opening-range traders watch — built non-repaint from the ground up.
How it works
Once your opening window closes, the range high and low freeze. From there the script tracks three events:
• Break — the first candle to CLOSE beyond the frozen range, confirmed on the timeframe you choose (chart, 5m, 10m, or 15m). Higher confirmation = fewer fakeouts, later signal.
• Retest — the first pullback that taps an enabled zone: the broken edge, a percent level inside the range, or the session volume Point of Control.
• Trend — the first re-close beyond the range after the retest, marking continuation.
Why non-repaint matters here
Most "breakout" tools look perfect on history because they quietly use future data or redraw as you scroll. This one does not:
• The range freezes at session close and never moves.
• The volume Point of Control is computed once, over a fixed time window — no visible-range tricks, so it never shifts when you scroll or zoom.
• Every signal is committed on bar close.
• Higher-timeframe confirmation is read only after the higher-timeframe candle has closed (lookahead off).
What you saw in real time is what stays on the chart.
Settings
• Opening range session and timezone (default 09:30-09:45, exchange time).
• Confirmation timeframe for the breakout.
• Three retest zones — broken edge, percent of range, and volume Point of Control — each can be toggled on or off.
• Volume POC window: the opening range itself, or the full trading day.
• A compact dashboard shows session state, range size, the live Break/Retest/Trend state, the confirmation timeframe, and the volume POC level.
Every parameter is an input, and every filter can be turned on or off, so you can adapt the tool to your own market and style. It is designed for index futures on intraday charts (1-5 minute), but works on any symbol — validate it on your own instrument and timeframe before relying on it.
A note on honesty
Opening-range breakout is a well-known, widely-published concept. This tool does not invent an edge or promise results — it gives you a clean, disciplined, non-repaint way to see the sequence and study how it actually behaves on your charts.
Educational and informational use only. This is not financial advice, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell. Past or hypothetical behavior does not predict future results. Always test thoroughly before trading. Indicator
Lucky Risk CalculatorLucky Risk Calculator
Know your risk before you pull the trigger — every single time.
Lucky Risk Calculator is a clean, no-nonsense risk management tool built for futures traders. Whether you're trading MNQ, NQ, MES, ES, or any other futures contract, it automatically detects the point value of your instrument and gives you instant dollar risk and profit targets right on your chart — no spreadsheets, no mental math mid-trade.
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What It Does
Enter your stop distance and number of contracts, and the table instantly shows you:
- **Dollar risk** per contract and for your full position
- **Profit target distance** based on your R:R ratio
- **Dollar profit** at target per contract and full position
- **Auto point value detection** — works on any futures symbol without manual setup
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How To Use
1. Set your **Stop Distance** (in points) based on where your stop loss is placed
2. Set your **Contracts** — risk and profit scale automatically
3. Set your **R:R Target** — the calculator shows exactly what hitting that target is worth in dollars
4. Move the table to wherever it fits best on your chart
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Works With
MNQ · NQ · MES · ES · MYM · YM · M2K · RTY — and any other futures contract on TradingView. Point values are pulled automatically from the symbol, so you never have to touch a setting when switching instruments.
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Why I Built This
As a futures scalper, I needed to know my exact dollar risk the moment I defined my stop — not after the trade. This tool keeps risk front and center so you trade with discipline, not guesses.
*Trade smart. Manage risk. Stay lucky.*
— LuckyJo Indicator
LK ORB Trend Fusion ProLK ORB Trend Fusion Pro
This indicator automatically captures the high and low of a user-defined Opening Range and projects those levels forward as dynamic support and resistance for the remainder of the trading session.
By default, the indicator is configured to use the 6:30 AM to 6:45 AM Pacific opening range, making it ideal for traders who focus on the first 15 minutes of the regular U.S. market session. However, all start and end times are fully customizable, allowing traders to adapt the tool to different markets, sessions, and trading styles.
How It Works
The indicator tracks price action during the selected time window and records:
• Opening Range High (Resistance)
• Opening Range Low (Support)
• Opening Range Midpoint (Equilibrium)
Once the time window closes, these levels are locked in and extended throughout the day, providing clear reference points for potential breakouts, breakdowns, retests, reversals, and profit targets.
How I Use It
Bullish Bias:
Price breaks and holds above the Opening Range High.
The Opening Range High can then act as support on pullbacks.
Strong continuation above this level may signal trend expansion.
Bearish Bias:
Price breaks and holds below the Opening Range Low.
The Opening Range Low can then act as resistance on retests.
Continued acceptance below the level may signal further downside momentum.
Midline Usage:
The midpoint represents equilibrium within the opening range.
Price above the midpoint generally favors buyers.
Price below the midpoint generally favors sellers.
Best Uses
Opening Range Breakout (ORB) trading
Intraday futures trading
Market structure analysis
Session bias determination
Support and resistance mapping
Retest and continuation setups
Customization
Users can fully customize:
Opening Range Start Time
Opening Range End Time
Line Colors
Line Width
Midline Visibility
This flexibility allows the indicator to be used on futures, stocks, forex, crypto, and international markets.
Notes
No indicator should be used in isolation. For best results, combine Opening Range levels with trend analysis, volume, market structure, and risk management principles.
The goal of this tool is to provide clean, objective session levels that help traders identify where the market is likely to make important decisions throughout the trading day. Indicator
Falcon AI Lite | SMC Signal OverlayFalcon AI Lite is a free educational overlay that marks the two foundational Smart Money Concepts (SMC) patterns — Break of Structure (BOS) and Order Block (OB) — and highlights the zones where they align in confluence.
What it shows
▲ Green triangle (below bar) — Bullish Break of Structure
▼ Red triangle (above bar) — Bearish Break of Structure
● Gray dots — Tracked swing high/low levels
◆ Gold "FAL" label — 2-factor confluence: BOS + Order Block retest
When a gold "FAL" label appears, it means a Break of Structure has occurred AND price has pulled back into the relevant Order Block zone within the active session — the foundational SMC entry concept.
How to use it
1. Add to a 30-minute chart of MNQ or your preferred CME futures contract
2. Adjust the Session Window input to match your active trading hours
3. Observe how the FAL labels mark setups you might consider studying or trading
4. Your entry decision, your stop, your target, your risk management
Why SMC works
Smart Money Concepts is a market-structure-based methodology used by institutional traders. The Break of Structure confirms a directional shift in the market; the Order Block identifies where institutional orders were filled before the impulsive move. Watching for price to retest the Order Block after a BOS gives a higher-probability location for trade ideas than either signal alone.
What this is NOT
This indicator does NOT place trades. It does NOT backtest. It does NOT calculate position sizing. It does NOT include stop-loss or take-profit logic. It is an educational overlay for studying the SMC patterns — nothing more.
The full Falcon AI system uses 12-factor AI-weighted confidence scoring across 4 SMC patterns (Fair Value Gaps, Liquidity Sweeps, Displacement, plus the patterns shown here), with multi-timeframe HTF bias filtering, live news event suppression (FOMC, CPI, NFP), and 4 backtested chart configurations validated via 3-year walk-forward (May 2023 → May 2026). Total combined backtested net: $1.23M, average win rate 90.16%, profit factor 3.49.
If you want the full system, see thefalconai.com — 14-day free trial, transparent methodology, real LLC, real refund policy.
Recommended timeframes
Optimized visualization for the 30-minute chart on MNQ. Also works on 15-minute and 1-hour. The 5-minute and below will produce too many noise signals.
Disclaimer
Educational technology only. Not financial advice. Past pattern formations do NOT guarantee future price behavior. The signals shown here are pattern detections, not trade recommendations. Always apply your own risk management. Use a stop loss. Size positions appropriately. Trading futures involves substantial risk of loss.
Falcon AI is operated by The Marko Family Group LLC (Florida, USA) and is NOT a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, or NFA member.
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Index Futures Position Size Calculator V2A simple, free position size calculator for CME index futures traders.
Click Entry, click Stop Loss, pick your asset, get your contract size instantly. Built for fast NY session execution — no spreadsheets, no manual maths, no noise.
This is the updated version. The first release was a bare-bones calculator showing contract size only with a fixed SL buffer. This version is a full rebuild — every feature below came from real trading feedback, not theory.
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✦ SUPPORTED INSTRUMENTS
MNQ · MES · NQ · ES — all CME tick values hardcoded. No manual lookup, no mistakes.
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✦ WHAT IS NEW IN THIS VERSION
→ SL buffer is now a toggle — switch the auto ±1 handle offset on or off anytime from settings. When on, the SL label shows +1H so you always know what was calculated
→ Panel now shows four live values — asset, contract size, real USD risk after rounding, and full stop distance in points
→ Direction arrow — ▲ Buy or ▼ Sell auto-detected from your Entry and SL position
→ Panel size control — choose Small, Medium, Large or XL to fit any screen or preference
→ Lines now start exactly at your click point and extend right — no more lines appearing from far left
→ Price labels on both lines — see your exact Entry and adjusted SL price at a glance
→ Ghost line bug fixed — no more phantom line appearing at the bottom when switching timeframes
→ Dark TradingView-native panel design — colour-coded values, clean two-column layout, easy to read at a glance during live sessions
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✦ FEATURES
→ One-click Entry and Stop Loss directly on the chart
→ Optional auto ±1 handle SL buffer — structural protection against wick hunts built in
→ Asset dropdown — MNQ, MES, NQ, ES with correct tick value loading automatically
→ Smart rounding — fractional contracts of 0.75 or higher round up, otherwise round down
→ Green Entry line and Red SL line from your exact click, both extending right
→ Live panel updates instantly when you move Entry or SL
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✦ HOW TO USE
Add to chart → click Entry → click Stop Loss → pick asset → set Account Size and Risk %. Read your size from the top-right panel. Three clicks and you are sized.
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✦ PROP FIRM CHALLENGE SIZING
Two clean methods to work within your max drawdown limit.
Method 1 — Loss budget split Divide your max loss by how many consecutive losses you can afford. Enter the result as Account Size with Risk at 100%. Example: $2,000 max loss ÷ 5 losses → Account Size $400 · Risk 100%
Method 2 — Direct percentage Enter your full max loss as Account Size and set your per-trade percentage. Example: $2,000 max loss, 20% per trade → Account Size $2,000 · Risk 20%
Both give the same result — use whichever feels natural.
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✦ A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR
Built together with Claude AI through real iterative development — every single feature in this indicator exists because a real trade needed it.
This is 100% free and open source. No Discord, no course, no affiliate links, nothing to buy — ever.
You are completely free to copy this, modify it, rename it, improve it and republish it as your own. Seriously — go ahead. If you build something better on top of this, that is exactly the point. Clean tools should be free and open to everyone.
If it helps even one trader size their positions properly and protect their capital, it was worth sharing.
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✦ DISCLAIMER
Educational tool only. I do not take any responsibility when you use this indicator in your trading — always check the calculations before use. Futures trading carries substantial risk of loss. Not financial advice.
Built with ❤️ by REDz and Claude Indicator
Index Futures Position Size CalculatorA simple, free position size calculator for CME index futures.
Click Entry, click Stop Loss, pick your asset, get your contract size. That's it.
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✦ SUPPORTED INSTRUMENTS
MNQ • MES • NQ • ES — all CME tick values hardcoded.
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✦ FEATURES
→ One-click Entry & Stop Loss directly on chart
→ Auto 1-handle SL buffer (protects against wick hunts)
→ Asset dropdown — no manual tick value entry
→ Custom rounding (≥0.75 rounds up, else down)
→ Green Entry / Red SL lines with price labels
→ Clean black-on-white size panel, top right
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✦ HOW TO USE
Add to chart → click Entry → click Stop Loss
Settings → pick asset, enter Account Size & Risk %
Read your size from the top-right panel
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✦ TIP
If you're trading a funded challenge, here are two clean ways to use this tool with your max loss limit:
Method 1 — Loss budget split
Decide how many consecutive losses you can take before you're out. Divide your max loss by that number, and use the result as your "Account Size" with Risk % at 100.
Example: $2,000 max loss ÷ 5 losses = $400 per trade
→ Account Size: $400 | Risk %: 100
Method 2 — Direct percentage
Enter your full max loss as Account Size and set Risk % to your per-trade percentage.
Example: $2,000 max loss, risking 20% per trade
→ Account Size: $2,000 | Risk %: 20
Both give the same result — pick whichever feels more natural.
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✦ A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR
Built with Claude AI for my own daily trading. Sharing it free because clean tools shouldn't be locked behind paywalls.
100% free. 100% open source. No Discord, no course, no affiliate links, nothing to buy. Copy it, modify it, republish your own version — it's yours.
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✦ DISCLAIMER
Educational tool only. Not financial advice. Futures trading carries substantial risk of loss. Always verify calculations against your broker's parameters before trading.
Built with ❤️ by REDz & Claude Indicator
NQ Micro Command ScalperNQ Micro Command – Scalper (1m/5m)
A fast-paced scalping system engineered for the Nasdaq-100 Index (NQ / MNQ), built to capture quick, high-probability moves on the 1-minute and 5-minute timeframes. This script focuses on precision entries by combining short-term momentum, micro structure, and rapid confirmation signals.
Designed for active traders, NQ Micro Command identifies scalp-ready setups through alignment of 5m bias with 1m execution, helping you enter at optimal points during bursts of volatility. Whether targeting quick breakouts or short pullbacks, the system filters noise and highlights only the most actionable opportunities.
Ideal for traders who want to:
*Execute quick, disciplined scalps
*Trade momentum shifts in real time
*Align micro entries with short-term trend
*Take advantage of volatility in the NQ/MNQ
A sharp, no-delay approach to intraday scalping—built for speed, clarity, and consistency. Indicator
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Volatility-Dynamic Risk Manager MNQ [HERMAN]Title: Volatility-Dynamic Risk Manager MNQ
Description:
The Volatility-Dynamic Risk Manager is a dedicated risk management utility designed specifically for traders of Micro Nasdaq 100 Futures (MNQ).
Many traders struggle with position sizing because they use a fixed Stop Loss size regardless of market conditions. A 10-point stop might be safe in a slow market but easily stopped out in a high-volatility environment. This indicator solves that problem by monitoring real-time volatility (using ATR) and automatically suggesting the appropriate Stop Loss size and Position Size (Contracts) to keep your dollar risk constant.
Note: This tool is hardcoded for MNQ (Micro Nasdaq) with a tick value calculation of $2 per point.
📈 How It Works
-This script operates on a logical flow that adapts to market behavior:
-Volatility Measurement: It calculates the Average True Range (ATR) over a user-defined length (Default: 14) to gauge the current "speed" of the market.
-State Detection: Based on the current ATR, the script classifies the market into one of three states:
Low Volatility: The market is chopping or moving slowly.
Normal Volatility: Standard trading conditions.
High Volatility: The market is moving aggressively.
Dynamic Stop Loss Selection: Depending on the detected state, the script selects a pre-defined Stop Loss (in points) that you have configured for that specific environment.
Position Sizing Calculation: Finally, it calculates how many MNQ contracts you can trade so that if your Stop Loss is hit, you do not lose more than your defined "Max Risk per Trade."
🧮 Methodology & Calculations
Since this script handles risk management, transparency in calculation is vital.
Here is the exact math used:
ATR Calculation: Contracts = Max Risk / Risk Per Contract
⚙️ Settings
You can fully customize the behavior of the risk manager via the settings panel:
Risk Management
-Max Risk per Trade ($): The maximum amount of USD you are willing to lose on a single trade.
Volatility Thresholds (ATR)
-ATR Length: The lookback period for volatility calculation.
-Upper Limit for LOW Volatility: If ATR is below this number, the market is "Low Volatility."
-Lower Limit for HIGH Volatility: If ATR is above this number, the market is "High Volatility." (Anything between Low and High is considered "Normal").
Stop Loss Settings (Points)
-SL for Low/Normal/High: Define how wide your stop loss should be in points for each of the three market states.
Visual Settings
-Color Theme: Switch between Light and Dark modes.
-Panel Position: Move the dashboard to any corner or center of your chart.
-Panel Size: Adjust the scale (Tiny to Large) to fit your screen resolution.
📊 Dashboard Overview
-The on-screen panel provides a quick-glance summary for live execution:
-Market State: Color-coded status (Green = Low Vol, Orange = Normal, Red = High Vol).
-Current ATR: The live volatility reading.
-Suggested SL: The Stop Loss size you should enter in your execution platform.
-CONTRACTS: The calculated position size.
-Est. Loss: The actual dollar amount you will lose if the stop is hit (usually slightly less than your Max Risk due to rounding down).
Who is this for?
-Discretionary and systematic futures traders on MNQ (/MNQ or MES also works with small adjustments)
-Anyone who wants perfect risk consistency regardless of whether the market is asleep or exploding
-Traders who hate manual position-size calculations on every trade
No repainting
Works on any timeframe
Real-time updates on every bar
Overlay indicator (no signals, pure risk-management tool)
⚠️ Disclaimer
This tool is for informational and educational purposes only. It calculates mathematical position sizes based on user inputs. It does not execute trades, nor does it guarantee profits. Past performance (volatility) is not indicative of future results. Always manually verify your order size before executing trades on your broker platform.
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NQ Position Size CalculatorNQ Position Size Line Calculator is designed specifically for Nasdaq 100 futures (NQ) and micro futures (MNQ) traders who want to maintain disciplined risk management. This visual tool eliminates the guesswork from position sizing by displaying distance lines and contract calculations directly on your chart.
The indicator creates horizontal lines at 10-tick intervals from your stop loss level, showing you exactly how many contracts to trade at each distance to maintain your predetermined risk amount. Whether you're trading regular NQ contracts or micro MNQ contracts, this calculator ensures you never risk more than intended while providing instant visual feedback for optimal position sizing decisions.
How to Use the Indicator
Step 1: Configure Your Settings
Stop Loss Price: Enter your exact stop loss level (e.g., 20000.00)
Risk Amount ($): Set your maximum dollar risk per trade (e.g., $500)
Contract Type: Choose between:
NQ (Regular): $5 per tick - for larger accounts
MNQ (Micro): $0.50 per tick - for smaller accounts or conservative sizing
Display Options:
Max Lines: Number of distance lines to show (default: 30)
Show Labels: Toggle tick distance and contract count labels
Line Color: Customize the color of distance lines
Label Size: Choose tiny, small, or normal label sizes
Step 2: Read the Visual Display
Once configured, the indicator displays:
Stop Loss Line:
Thick yellow line marking your exact stop loss level
Yellow label showing the stop loss price
Distance Lines:
Dashed red lines at 10-tick intervals above and below your stop loss
Lines appear on both sides for long and short position planning
Labels (if enabled):
Green labels (right side): For long positions above your stop loss
Red labels (left side): For short positions below your stop loss
Format: "20T 5x" means 20 ticks distance, 5 contracts maximum
Step 3: Use the Information Tables
The indicator provides two helpful tables:
Position Size Table (top-right):
Shows common tick distances (10, 20, 40, 80, 160 ticks)
Displays risk per contract at each distance
Contract count for your specified risk amount
Total risk with rounded contract numbers
Settings Table (bottom-right):
Confirms your current risk amount
Shows selected contract type
Displays current settings for quick reference
Step 4: Apply to Your Trading
For Long Positions:
Look at the green labels on the right side of your chart
Find your desired entry level
Read the label to see: distance in ticks and maximum contracts
Example: "30T 8x" = 30 ticks from stop, buy 8 contracts maximum
For Short Positions:
Look at the red labels on the left side of your chart
Find your desired entry level
Read the label for tick distance and contract count
Example: "40T 6x" = 40 ticks from stop, sell 6 contracts maximum
Step 5: Trading Execution
Before Entering a Trade:
Identify your stop loss level and input it into the indicator
Choose your entry point by looking at the distance lines
Note the contract count from the corresponding label
Verify the risk amount matches your trading plan
Execute your trade with the calculated position size
Risk Management Features:
Contract rounding: All position sizes are rounded down (never up) to ensure you don't exceed your risk limit
Zero position filtering: Lines only show where position size is at least 1 contract
Dual-sided display: Plan both long and short opportunities simultaneously
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QQQ and SPY Price Levels [MW]Introduction:
Don’t let SPY and QQQ resistance levels hurt your futures trading anymore. The QQQ and SPY Price Levels indicator automagically provides easily accessible QQQ price levels for NASDAQ-related charts such as QQQ, /NQ and /MNQ futures, and leveraged ETFs such as TQQQ and SQQQ as well as for SPY price levels for S&P 500-related charts such as SPY, /ES and /MES futures, SPX, and leveraged ETFs such as UPRO and SPXU. If you’ve ever traded futures, or anything QQQ- or SPY-related and wanted to know at what price would the corresponding asset reach a key whole number level of QQQ or SPY, like 400, 440, 445, or even 447.50, this tool is for you. Key 10x, 5x, and even 2.5x multiples of QQQ and SPY can act as support or resistance for other related-assets. Until now, there hasn’t been an indicator that can serve as an easy visual cue to know exactly when that is about to happen across assets.
This indicator is a fork of the original SPY Price Levels indicator, which only considered SPY-related assets.
Settings:
QQQ/SPY 2.5x: Show closest levels above and below that are multiples of 2.5 on QQQ
QQQ/SPY 5x: Show closest levels above and below that are multiples of 5 on QQQ
QQQ/SPY 10x: Show closest levels above and below that are multiples of 10 on QQQ
Show QQQ/SPY Price Label: Show the current QQQ/SPY price
Extend lines to the left: Extend label lines for each price level to the beginning of the chart
Calculations:
This indicator defines the ratio between the price of QQQ/SPY and another NASDAQ/S&P-related asset and uses that multiplier once the user-defined price increments are defined. For example, if /MNQ is at 19000 and QQQ is at 465, then the ratio would be 40.8.
The incremental QQQ levels that are above and below the QQQ price are calculated using the following equations:
qqqLevelUp = _multiplier * math.ceil(_qqqClose / _multiplier)
qqqLevelDown = _multiplier * math.floor(_qqqClose / _multiplier)
The conversion ratio is then multiplied by that amount to get the final estimated corresponding price using the calculation:
levelUp := _conversion * qqqLevelUp
levelDown := _conversion * qqqLevelDown
For leveraged assets, the conversion must be used on the difference between the current QQQ price and the incremental upper and lower levels.
For example, the calculation for the next level up looks like the following:
levelUpDelta := math.abs(_qqqClose - qqqLevelUp)
levelUp := close + _conversion * (levelUpDelta * _leverage)
This logic is identical for SPY-related assets.
How to Use:
The QQQ and SPY Price Levels indicator aims to be as unobtrusive as possible. The default view shows 3 labels and 2 lines that are all aligned to the right of the main chart, so that it interferes as little as possible with any other indicators. It can be added to any /NQ or /MNQ futures chart, SQQQ, TQQQ, and, of course, QQQ as well as any /ES /MES futures chart, SPXU, UPRO, SPX, and of course SPY. The most immediate price levels for each multiplier appears above and below the current price along with the price of QQQ/SPY.
For example, MNQU2024 is currently at 19594. By looking at the indicator the next QQQ increment below is at 475, or 19556 on the MNQU2024 chart. This potential support is marked with a green label that shows both prices. The next increment above is at QQQ 477.50, or 19659 on the MESU2024 chart. And the QQQ price itself, is also shown (and can be removed) at 475.92.
QQQ and SPY price increments of 2.5, 5, and 10 tend to consistently act at the very least as emotional support and resistance levels. Weak, or weakening volume and/or momentum when these levels are hit can trigger a strong rejection, and can sometimes precipitate lengthy consolidation periods at those levels. Watching an NASDAQ- and S&P 500-related asset come to a halt, fall off a cliff, or react in some other unintuitive way could very well be the result of a QQQ/SPY level being reached. Even though many of us know that this relationship exists, it’s easy to forget. So, this indicator helps to ensure that its users keep that relationship front and center.
By extending the lines into the past on QQQ/SPY and their related assets, you can see what reactions happened at these key levels.
Other Usage Notes and Limitations:
The calculations used only provide an estimated relationship or a close approximation, and are not exact.
It's important for traders to be aware of the limitations of any indicator and to use them as part of a broader, well-rounded trading strategy that includes risk management, fundamental analysis, and other tools that can help with reducing false signals, determining trend direction, and providing additional confirmation for a trade decision. Diversifying strategies and not relying solely on one type of indicator or analysis can help mitigate some of these risks. Indicator
