Directional Trends: How Streetwhacks Measures Bullish and Bearish Moves
Directional trend measurement scores how decisively a stock moves one way — combining price trajectory, momentum persistence and volume support into ranked bullish/bearish views.
Last updated: September 2026 · Reviewed quarterly · Data: live NSE/BSE feeds, 09:15–15:30 IST
What directional trend measurement is
A continuous ranking of directional decisiveness — sustained one-way movement with volume ranks far above single-candle spikes. Mixed readings produce no classification rather than a weak one.
How it is calculated
- Inputs: live price trajectories, momentum persistence factors and traded-volume support.
- Ranking: bullish and bearish movers are ranked separately so each side gets a clean watchlist.
- Noise control: illiquid micro-moves are down-weighted; gap-open distortion fades after the first 15–30 minutes.
- Exact weightings are proprietary. See methodology §§3–5 and Directional Trend.
What the labels mean
- Positive Trend (bullish alignment): momentum, volume and price action align upward — buyers in control for now.
- Negative Trend (bearish alignment): distribution or downward alignment — sellers in control for now.
- Labels are analytical classifications, not recommendations and not value judgments.
Limitations
- Strong direction can reverse on news — rankings measure what is happening, not what happens next.
- Trends describe momentum, not value; overvalued stocks can stay bullish and cheap stocks bearish.
- Informational analytics, not investment advice. See disclaimer.
Example
A mid-cap IT name ranks high on the positive side at 10:00 with rising volume, Market Trend shows a fresh Positive Trend indicator at 10:20, and IT shows sector concentration — the kind of confluence readers review further, with invalidation referenced to the morning low.
Related metrics
Market breadth · Volume spikes · Sector rotation · Methodology
Directional Trend FAQs
What is a directional trend?
Sustained one-way movement supported by momentum persistence and volume — ranked continuously across NSE stocks.
How is it different from a Market Trend indicator?
Market Trend shows discrete Positive/Negative Trend indicators per stock; Directional Trend ranks the strongest movers for discovery. Rankings for discovery, indicators for timing.
Are Positive/Negative Trend labels recommendations?
No. They are analytical classifications describing alignment. Sizing, stops and suitability remain yours.