How are they calculated and typically interpreted? TIA.

ufo

Does this help some?

http://www.astrikos.com/public/charts/#ctick-ny

And here is an interpretation of the Cumulative Ticks ... following the October 1 "melt up".

http://www.markettells.com/private/archives/100103.txt

geo, thank you very much for the help. I hope you don't revert to lurker status. Your active presence here is a tremendous asset! Best wishes,

ufo

Thank you for the kind words, ufo. Lurkdom has its advantages. I am just a novice - Despite 30+ years of trying to go with the flow of the market, still very much a novice and will remain one till I assume room temperature.