Live example
Settings and defaults
| Setting | Default | Allowed range |
|---|---|---|
| Source | High-low average | Open, High, Low, Close, High-low average, Typical price, OHLC average |
| Smoothing | Smoothed moving average | Smoothed moving average, SMA, EMA |
| Jaw length | 13 | 1 to 500 |
| Jaw shift (bars) | 8 | 0 to 500 |
| Teeth length | 8 | 1 to 500 |
| Teeth shift (bars) | 5 | 0 to 500 |
| Lips length | 5 | 1 to 500 |
| Lips shift (bars) | 3 | 0 to 500 |
What it plots
Drawn on the price chart, on the same scale as the candles.
| Line | Unit | Drawn as | First value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaw | Price | Line | after 13 candles |
| Teeth | Price | Line | after 8 candles |
| Lips | Price | Line | after 5 candles |
Questions
What are the default settings of Williams Alligator?
The defaults are Source: High-low average, Smoothing: Smoothed moving average, Jaw length: 13, Jaw shift (bars): 8, Teeth length: 8, Teeth shift (bars): 5, Lips length: 5, Lips shift (bars): 3. You can change every setting on the live chart.
Can I use Williams Alligator for free on TraderAI?
Yes. Every indicator in the library can be added to the free live chart. The free plan keeps up to 2 indicators active at the same time; Pro lets you combine more on one chart.
Educational content. Indicators describe past prices; they do not predict future prices and are not investment advice.