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# Aroon Oscillator

## Description

The Aroon Oscillator is a trend-following indicator that uses aspects of the *Aroon Indicator* (Aroon Up and Aroon Down) to gauge the strength of a current trend and the likelihood that it will continue. It is calculated by subtracting Aroon down from Aroon up.

## Trading Strategy

A buy signal is produced when the Aroon Oscillator crosses above zero. A sell signal is produced when the indicator crosses below zero.