Live example
Settings and defaults
| Setting | Default | Allowed range |
|---|---|---|
| Price source | Close | Open, High, Low, Close, High-low average, Typical price, OHLC average |
| Component preset | Pring | Pring |
| First signal period | 100 | 1 to 500 |
| Second signal period | 100 | 1 to 500 |
What it plots
Drawn in its own pane below the price chart, with its own scale.
| Line | Unit | Drawn as | First value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special K | Index value | Line | after 725 candles |
| Signal | Index value | Line | after 923 candles |
Calculation notes
- Weighted sum of twelve averaged rates of change from Pring's fixed table, measured in bars. The line appears only when all twelve components are complete (725 bars with the preset); the signal is a double simple average of the line.
Questions
What are the default settings of Pring Special K?
The defaults are Price source: Close, Component preset: Pring, First signal period: 100, Second signal period: 100. You can change every setting on the live chart.
Can I use Pring Special K 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.