ST-Stochastic Dashboard

ST-Stochastic Dashboard: User Manual & Functionality
1. Introduction
The ST-Stochastic Dashboard is a comprehensive tool designed for traders who utilize the Stochastic Oscillator. It combines two key features into a single indicator:
A standard, fully customizable Stochastic Oscillator plotted directly on your chart.
A powerful Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Dashboard that shows the status of the Stochastic %K value across three different timeframes of your choice.
This allows you to analyze momentum on your current timeframe while simultaneously monitoring for confluence or divergence on higher or lower timeframes, all without leaving your chart.
Disclaimer: In accordance with TradingView's House Rules, this document describes the technical functionality of the indicator. It is not financial advice. The indicator provides data based on user-defined parameters; all trading decisions are the sole responsibility of the user. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
2. How It Works (Functionality)
The indicator is divided into two main components:
A. The Main Stochastic Indicator (Chart Pane)
This is the visual representation of the Stochastic Oscillator for the chart's current timeframe.
%K Line (Blue): This is the main line of the oscillator. It shows the current closing price in relation to the high-low range over a user-defined period. A high value means the price is closing near the top of its recent range; a low value means it's closing near the bottom.
%D Line (Black): This is the signal line, which is a moving average of the %K line. It is used to smooth out the %K line and generate trading signals.
Overbought Zone (Red Area): By default, this zone is above the 75 level. When the Stochastic lines are in this area, it indicates that the asset may be "overbought," meaning the price is trading near the peak of its recent price range.
Oversold Zone (Blue Area): By default, this zone is below the 25 level. When the Stochastic lines are in this area, it indicates that the asset may be "oversold," meaning the price is trading near the bottom of its recent price range.
Crossover Signals:
Buy Signal (Blue Up Triangle): A blue triangle appears below the candles when the %K line crosses above the Oversold line (e.g., from 24 to 26). This suggests a potential shift from bearish to bullish momentum.
Sell Signal (Red Down Triangle): A red triangle appears above the candles when the %K line crosses below the Overbought line (e.g., from 76 to 74). This suggests a potential shift from bullish to bearish momentum.
B. The Multi-Timeframe Dashboard (Table on Chart)
This is the informational table that appears on your chart. Its purpose is to give you a quick, at-a-glance summary of the Stochastic's condition on other timeframes.
Function: The script uses TradingView's request.security() function to pull the %K value from three other timeframes that you specify in the settings.
Efficiency: The table is designed to update only on the last (most recent) bar (barstate.islast) to ensure the script runs efficiently and does not slow down your chart.
Columns:
Timeframe: Displays the timeframe you have selected (e.g., '5', '15', '60').
Stoch %K: Shows the current numerical value of the %K line for that specific timeframe, rounded to two decimal places.
Status: Interprets the %K value and displays a clear status:
OVERBOUGHT (Red Background): The %K value is above the "Upper Line" setting.
OVERSOLD (Blue Background): The %K value is below the "Lower Line" setting.
NEUTRAL (Black/Dark Background): The %K value is between the Overbought and Oversold levels.
3. Settings / Parameters in Detail
You can access these settings by clicking the "Settings" (cogwheel) icon on the indicator name.
Stochastic Settings
This group controls the behavior and appearance of the main Stochastic indicator plotted in the pane.
Stochastic Period (length)
Description: This is the lookback period used to calculate the Stochastic Oscillator. It defines the number of past bars to consider for the high-low range.
Default: 9
%K Smoothing (smoothK)
Description: This is the moving average period used to smooth the raw Stochastic value, creating the %K line. A higher value results in a smoother, less sensitive line.
Default: 3
%D Smoothing (smoothD)
Description: This is the moving average period applied to the %K line to create the %D (signal) line. A higher value creates a smoother signal line that lags further behind the %K line.
Default: 6
Lower Line (Oversold) (ul)
Description: This sets the threshold for the oversold condition. When the %K line is below this value, the dashboard will show "OVERSOLD". It is also the level the %K line must cross above to trigger a Buy Signal triangle.
Default: 25
Upper Line (Overbought) (ll)
Description: This sets the threshold for the overbought condition. When the %K line is above this value, the dashboard will show "OVERBOUGHT". It is also the level the %K line must cross below to trigger a Sell Signal triangle.
Default: 75
Dashboard Settings
This group controls the data and appearance of the multi-timeframe table.
Timeframe 1 (tf1)
Description: The first timeframe to be displayed in the dashboard.
Default: 5 (5 minutes)
Timeframe 2 (tf2)
Description: The second timeframe to be displayed in the dashboard.
Default: 15 (15 minutes)
Timeframe 3 (tf3)
Description: The third timeframe to be displayed in the dashboard.
Default: 60 (1 hour)
Dashboard Position (table_pos)
Description: Allows you to select where the dashboard table will appear on your chart.
Options: top_right, top_left, bottom_right, bottom_left
Default: bottom_right
4. How to Use & Interpret
Configuration: Adjust the Stochastic Settings to match your trading strategy. The default values (9, 3, 6) are common, but feel free to experiment. Set the Dashboard Settings to the timeframes that are most relevant to your analysis (e.g., your entry timeframe, a medium-term timeframe, and a long-term trend timeframe).
Analysis with the Dashboard: The primary strength of this tool is confluence. Look for situations where multiple timeframes align. For example:
If the dashboard shows OVERSOLD on the 15-minute, 60-minute, and your current 5-minute chart, a subsequent Buy Signal on your 5-minute chart may carry more weight.
Conversely, if your 5-minute chart shows OVERSOLD but the 60-minute chart is strongly OVERBOUGHT, it could indicate that you are looking at a minor pullback in a larger downtrend.
Interpreting States:
Overbought is not an automatic "sell" signal. It simply means momentum has been strong to the upside, and the price is near its recent peak. It could signal a potential reversal, but the price can also remain overbought for extended periods in a strong uptrend.
Oversold is not an automatic "buy" signal. It means momentum has been strong to the downside. While it can signal a potential bounce, prices can remain oversold for a long time in a strong downtrend.
Use the signals and dashboard states as a source of information to complement your overall trading strategy, which should include other forms of analysis such as price action, support/resistance levels, or other indicators.