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On-Balance Volume (OBV) Definition
Description
On-Balance Volume is a technical analysis indicator that uses volume flow to predict changes in stock prices. The OBV is calculated by adding the day’s volume to a cumulative total when the security’s price closes up, and subtracting the day’s volume when it closes down.

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