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Date/Time: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:19:08 +0000
Stochastic Momentum Indicator (SMI) Not Always Completing Lines At Close Of Bar?
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| [2026-02-26 13:51:00] |
| Whiskers - Posts: 12 |
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I notice sometimes (maybe once or twice a day) that the Stochastic Momentum Indicator (SMI) will not always create a line when a bar closes. I have attached a photo for this showing that with one type of settings it always forms the line when a bar closes, but then with the other settings (top settings) it usually finishes the line, but not always (though will complete it after the following bar closes, therefore doing two lines at once). I have compared the same settings to a different charting application and that charting application forms the line when Sierra doesn't. How can I fix this?
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| [2026-02-26 14:05:47] |
| Sierra_Chart Engineering - Posts: 23509 |
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We had a quick look at this. This would be the result of avoiding a division by zero condition. So the calculation does not take place. Not sure if anything can be done about this.
Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing |
| [2026-02-26 18:17:25] |
| User688525 - Posts: 394 |
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Whiskers, Share more details (study settings, symbol, time, etc.) and provide a full screenshot. Others might helps. |
| [2026-02-26 22:00:02] |
| Sierra_Chart Engineering - Posts: 23509 |
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We implemented a solution for this. In the case of division by zero, the previous study value will be used.
Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing Date Time Of Last Edit: 2026-02-26 22:00:22
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| [2026-03-01 00:47:08] |
| Whiskers - Posts: 12 |
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Can you please clarify what the solution was (how to implement)? Because I'm still seeing this as being an issue (the previous study value I don't think should be used, unless I'm misunderstanding), another screenshot attached with different bars. As I mentioned, comparing to another charting software, this temporary gap doesn't occur.
Date Time Of Last Edit: 2026-03-01 00:54:01
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| [2026-03-01 00:50:34] |
| Sierra_Chart Engineering - Posts: 23509 |
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You need to update Sierra Chart to the latest release. Instructions: Software Download: Fast Update We cannot help with comparisons to other programs but Sierra Chart does have the formula documented here: Stochastic Momentum Indicator Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing Date Time Of Last Edit: 2026-03-01 00:58:17
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| [2026-03-01 02:01:21] |
| Whiskers - Posts: 12 |
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Thank you! That works!
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