What is the best timeframe for MFI?

LearnApr 30, 2026
Timothy Cahill
What is the best timeframe for MFI?

The best timeframe for MFI is the 14-period default on a daily chart for swing trading. Backtests show the 14 setting on a daily chart produced a 96 percent gain over 26 years versus the S&P 500, while using MFI on a 1-minute chart also produced a 43% success rate.

Most traders use a 14-period Money Flow Index, with daily charts for swing trading and 15-minute or hourly charts for intraday trades.

Shorter periods sharpen sensitivity but invite more false signals.

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