# StockCharts Theoretical Indices

## Definition <a href="#definition" id="definition"></a>

StockCharts publishes a series of “theoretical” indices that show an idealized pattern or trading sequence. For example, $THEW charts an ideal Elliott Wave sequence with three waves up and two down. $THHS charts a classic head-and-shoulders pattern on the chart. These indices can be used to understand how indicators react under these theoretical conditions.

## Details <a href="#details" id="details"></a>

**Symbol Group:** Theoretical Indices

**Publisher:** StockCharts

**Update Frequency:** End of Day (EOD)

**Links to Current Symbols:** [Theoretical Indices](https://stockcharts.com/search/?q=%22Theoretical%20Indices%22\&section=symbols)

## Chart Example <a href="#chart_example" id="chart_example"></a>

<figure><img src="https://436553459-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FERtrZrZOhufFzk6ZQO4B%2Fuploads%2FMkgW4EdtL3YsHs47tqOv%2Fsym-theo-thewd.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d15b597f-bd02-4f64-b27c-286df9b30e56" alt=""><figcaption><p>Theoretical Index</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://436553459-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FERtrZrZOhufFzk6ZQO4B%2Fuploads%2FmjCvTiUzKCWXN7XnqYps%2Fsym-theo-thhsd.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8296f115-34e9-4383-80f5-555648ca5173" alt=""><figcaption><p>Theoretical Index</p></figcaption></figure>

## Symbol List <a href="#symbol_list" id="symbol_list"></a>

StockCharts.com users can access [an up-to-date list of symbols](https://stockcharts.com/search/?q=%22Theoretical%20Indices%22\&section=symbols) for all our Theoretical Indices. From this list, click the “Mentions” icon to the right of a specific symbol for more details about the symbol, as well as recent mentions in Public ChartLists, blog articles, and more.

## Additional Resources <a href="#additional_resources" id="additional_resources"></a>

### Blog Articles <a href="#blog_articles" id="blog_articles"></a>

[Chip Anderson: Use $THSAW and $THSINE to Put Any Technical Indicator Under a Microscope](https://stockcharts.com/articles/chipanderson/2010/11/use-thsaw-and-thsine-to-put-any-technical-indicator-under-a-microscope.html?st=theory+indices)


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