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title: "Definition of Williams %R"
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# Williams %R

## What is Williams %R?

A momentum indicator measuring the level of the close relative to the high-low range over a period, similar to Stochastic but inverted.

## Think of it like this

Like a thermometer showing where today's temperature falls between the month's hottest and coldest days, but upside down.

## Formula

```
%R = (Highest High - Close) ÷ (Highest High - Lowest Low) × -100
```

- **Highest High**: Highest price over lookback period (typically 14 days)
- **Lowest Low**: Lowest price over lookback period
- **Close**: Current closing price

## Why it matters

- Identifies overbought/oversold conditions
- Ranges from 0 to -100 (inverted scale)
- More sensitive than RSI
- Good for timing entries and exits

## What's a good value?

| Range | Rating | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to -20 | Overbought | Price near recent highs, may reverse down |
| -20 to -80 | Neutral | Normal trading range |
| -80 to -100 | Oversold | Price near recent lows, may reverse up |
| Crossing -50 | Trend Change | Momentum shifting |

## Real-world example

Williams %R at -95 indicates the stock is extremely oversold and may be due for a bounce.

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