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Open Interest Analysis
The Formula . . . 

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MA(OI, Period)
 
The Presentation . . . 

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Open Interest Analysis

Above is a condensed Daily Line Chart of a British Pound Future (BP1600).  The histogram in the lower window pane represents the moving average of the open interest, based on the preferences below.
 
The Preferences . . . 

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Open Interest Analysis Preferences

  • MA Type - Type of moving average to apply to the open interest.

  • Period - Period used for the moving average of the open interest. (use a period of 1 for raw OI)

  • Draw Type - Choice between drawing a line or histogram.

  • Volume Histogram Color - Color used for histogram or line in the chart.
 
The Description . . .
Add this indicator with a period of 1 to see the open interest for futures and options contracts. The open interest may be displayed as a line or a histogram. Specify a period greater than one to see a smoothed open interest line or histogram.