Averages
Parabolic SAR
SAR dots (Stop and Reverse) that accelerate with the trend.
Real example in the platform
Parabolic SAR on the NQ, 1-minute candles built from real ticks (October 16, 2026, Rithmic feed) — a screenshot of the platform itself, factory settings.
What it does
- Dots below price in an uptrend / above in a downtrend — a parabolic trailing stop.
- On every new extreme the dots accelerate toward price.
Options
- Acceleration step, max step, colors and dot size.
Settings
Everything you can change in the indicator's settings dialog, in the same order as in the platform:
- Step (acceleration)
- Max step
- Dot size (px)
- Colors
- Up trend
- Down trend
- Paint candles
- Calculation source (another candle type/timeframe)
How to add it in EliteXCharts
- Open a chart and click the Indicators icon in the chart header.
- Pick the Averages category and choose Parabolic SAR.
- Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings.
- Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the Parabolic SAR".
Frequently asked questions
What does the Parabolic SAR indicator do?
SAR dots (Stop and Reverse) that accelerate with the trend. Dots below price in an uptrend / above in a downtrend — a parabolic trailing stop. On every new extreme the dots accelerate toward price.
How do you read the Parabolic SAR?
Acceleration step, max step, colors and dot size.
How do I add the Parabolic SAR to a chart in EliteXCharts?
Open a chart and click the Indicators icon in the chart header. Pick the Averages category and choose Parabolic SAR. Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings. Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the Parabolic SAR".
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