Accumulation Distribution Indicator
Volume-price correlation trend indicator · A/D line · Free · MT4
About Accumulation Indicator
The Accumulation Distribution Indicator, documented at best-metatrader-indicators.com, indicatorspot.com, and indicatorszone.com, is a trend indicator for MetaTrader 4 designed to identify trend direction by correlating price with volume. The Accumulation/Distribution (A/D) line is plotted on an additional smaller chart beneath the main price chart.
An upward-trending A/D line confirms a bullish price trend, while a downward-trending A/D line confirms a bearish price trend — making it useful for validating whether a price move is backed by genuine volume-based conviction rather than a weak, unsupported move.
- Platform: MetaTrader 4
- Type: Volume-price correlation trend indicator
- Output: A/D line plotted in a sub-window below the main chart
- Use case: Confirms trend direction and strength using volume, measures trend bias
- Price: Free
- Source: best-metatrader-indicators.com · Accumulation Indicator
Key Features
✓ Combines price and volume analysis — confirms trend conviction rather than price alone
✓ Useful for both forex and stock trading strategies
✓ Free and straightforward installation
⚠ MT4 uses tick volume, not true traded volume — treat readings as relative activity, not exact market volume