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Range & PivotPine Script v6

ta.min()

Min

Returns the lesser of two values. Note: This is a simple comparison, not a lookback function like ta.lowest().

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Syntax

Syntax
ta.min(source1, source2) → series float

Arguments

ParameterTypeDescription
source1series int/floatFirst value or series.
source2series int/floatSecond value or series.

Returns

The lesser of the two values.

Remarks

Evaluates element-wise on each bar; unrelated to ta.lowest() window extrema.

Code Examples

Pine Script v6 Example
//@version=6
indicator("ta.min")
plot(ta.min(close, open), title="Lesser of O/C")

Trading Applications

Compare two indicator values

Build custom indicator combinations

Create conditional calculations

Use in true range computation

Related Functions

ta.maxta.lowest

Frequently Asked Questions

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