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Updated Correlation

Multi-Timeframe Correlation Indicator
This Pine Script indicator measures the correlation between the current symbol and a reference symbol (default: GLD) across three different timeframes. It provides traders with valuable insights into how assets move in relation to each other over short, medium, and long-term periods.
Key Features
Understanding Correlation
The correlation coefficient measures the statistical relationship between two data series, ranging from -1 to +1:
How To Use This Indicator
Customization Options
This indicator helps traders make more informed decisions by understanding the interrelationships between different assets across various timeframes, potentially improving portfolio construction and risk management strategies.
This Pine Script indicator measures the correlation between the current symbol and a reference symbol (default: GLD) across three different timeframes. It provides traders with valuable insights into how assets move in relation to each other over short, medium, and long-term periods.
Key Features
- Multiple Timeframe Analysis: Calculates correlation coefficients over three customizable periods (default: 20, 50, and 200 bars)
- Visual Reference Lines: Displays horizontal lines at +1, 0, and -1 to indicate perfect positive correlation, no correlation, and perfect negative correlation
- Color-Coded Outputs: Shows short-term correlation in green, medium-term in yellow, and long-term in red for easy visual interpretation
Understanding Correlation
The correlation coefficient measures the statistical relationship between two data series, ranging from -1 to +1:
- +1: Perfect positive correlation (both assets move together in the same direction)
- 0: No correlation (movements are random and independent)
- -1: Perfect negative correlation (assets move in opposite directions)
How To Use This Indicator
- Market Relationships: Identify how strongly your current asset correlates with the reference symbol
- Diversification Analysis: Find assets with negative correlations to build a diversified portfolio
- Divergence Opportunities: Watch for changes in correlation patterns that might signal trading opportunities
- Trend Confirmation: Use correlation with benchmark assets to confirm broader market trends
Customization Options
- Reference Symbol: Change the default GLD to any other symbol you want to compare against
- Period Lengths: Adjust the short, medium, and long timeframes to match your trading strategy and timeframe
This indicator helps traders make more informed decisions by understanding the interrelationships between different assets across various timeframes, potentially improving portfolio construction and risk management strategies.
Release Notes
11-May-2025:- Changed code to optimize readability
Release Notes
- Added Tool Tips in settings
- Replaced Chart with a Clean Chart
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.