Zerodha’s Kite platform is known for its clean interface and powerful charting tools powered by TradingView and ChartIQ. While it supports many popular indicators by default, Qstick is not listed as a built-in option.
However, if you want to use the Qstick Indicator on Zerodha, this guide will walk you through your options and the best alternatives to replicate its functionality.
What is the Qstick Indicator? (Quick Recap)
The Qstick Indicator, developed by Tushar Chande, calculates the moving average of the difference between closing and opening prices over a set period.
- Qstick > 0 = Bullish sentiment
- Qstick < 0 = Bearish sentiment
- Zero-line crossover = Potential buy/sell signal
It’s ideal for traders looking to quantify candlestick body trends.
❌ Is the Qstick Indicator Available on Zerodha?
As of now, the Qstick Indicator is NOT available as a built-in tool in Zerodha Kite.
But don’t worry — there are two alternative solutions you can use:
✅ Option 1: Use TradingView Platform (Free with Zerodha Login)
Zerodha integrates with TradingView for charting. Here’s how to use Qstick there:
Step-by-Step:
- Visit TradingView.com
- Log in with your Zerodha-linked email or create a free account
- Open your preferred chart (e.g., NIFTY, BANKNIFTY, RELIANCE)
- Click on Indicators
- Search “Qstick”
- Choose a community script (e.g., “Qstick by Duyck”)
- Customize period, line color, and type (SMA or EMA)
You now have full access to the Qstick Indicator, along with drawing tools and alerts.
✅ Option 2: Replicate Qstick Manually on Kite
While you can’t add Qstick directly on Zerodha Kite, you can approximate it:
DIY Setup on Kite:
- Use Simple Moving Average (SMA)
- Manually calculate body values (Close – Open) using the following:
- Use Heikin Ashi for smoother body movement
- Compare series of bullish/bearish candles
- Track average body size with a custom spreadsheet or TradingView panel on the side
⚠️ Limitation: This method is more manual and not real-time.
🔄 When Will Qstick Be Available on Zerodha?
Zerodha does not allow user-imported custom indicators on Kite as of now. The platform only supports a fixed list of indicators.
For advanced charting and community-created scripts like Qstick, TradingView or MetaTrader 4 remains your best bet.
Pro Tip: Use Qstick with These Zerodha-Compatible Tools
If you’re using TradingView via Zerodha or as a standalone tool, try combining Qstick with:
- MACD: Confirm trend direction
- RSI: Identify overbought/oversold conditions
- VWAP: Validate entries in intraday trades
FAQs
1. Is Qstick available on Zerodha Kite charts?
No. Zerodha does not currently support the Qstick Indicator natively.
2. Can I add custom indicators to Zerodha Kite?
No. Only pre-listed indicators are allowed on Kite.
3. What’s the best way to use Qstick with Zerodha?
Use TradingView charts (free version) with your Zerodha-linked watchlist.
4. Is there a workaround for using Qstick on Zerodha mobile app?
No, but you can view Qstick signals in the TradingView mobile app side-by-side.
5. Can I request Zerodha to add Qstick?
Yes! Email support@zerodha.com and request inclusion in their roadmap.
