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ABS — Absolute values

Replace each value with its nonnegative magnitude.

Syntax

ABS(series)

Inputs and results

A series returns a series of absolute values.

Example

x = DIFF(SERIES_SINCE(INDPRO,20010101))
LINE_CHART(ABS(x))

Notes and interpretation

Absolute values preserve magnitude while removing sign. Values of -3 and 3 both become 3; the original units are retained.

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