Quote from Maverick74:
You can do a search on this thread to get a detailed explanation of it. The short version is, it's a unique indicator from the ISE exchange that measures trader sentiment by taking the number of calls purchased over the number of puts. These are open only transactions and only retail flow. No market makers or firm orders. Also does not factor in spread orders. It measures the exuberance or lack there of in the market. When the reading is high,it's showing lots of spec call activity. When it's low it's showing everyone running to buy puts. Market reversals usually happen at extreme readings after a prolonged trend. The indicator is broken down into equity only, Index only and both. There has been a lot of discussion on this thread about it.
Thanks... I googled it before I asked and didn't find it right away.. That explains it... Its retail order flow put/call ratio basically... I have enough information to look up the rest..
