Very simple MACD/Keltner system. Keltner bands are 20/0.5.
Entry: MACD crossover (OR) MACD higher than MACD average (AND) MACD slope rising for longs (AND) price above Keltner upper band (20/0.5) [discretionary: (AND) price higher than 8 MA]
(Reverse for short)
Exit: Keltner crossing midline, [Discretionary: MACD crossover average (OR) price cross under 8 MA]
I am back testing the system and it works best on 1000 tick charts. However, it performs on 150 tick charts, just takes too many losing trades. Key to the system is "let the winners run." You can incur lots of small losses before a winning trade on smaller time frames.
You can see the journal for more background on the system development at https://nexusfi.com/.
The system is still being tested, so users should be aware of this. If anyone else has success with the system, please let me know.
Here's a simple Directional Volume Oscillator that is based on feedback I received on latest K_betterVolume study posted herehttps://nexusfi.com/?view
the idea is to separate the Directional Volume in a simpler oscillator-type plot (+100%/-100%) for better tracking of net volume as it moves between buying and selling modes.
see the screencap for how this is sometimes easier to follow than the full BetterVolume study, especially when you're watching the ET market hours (will usually have very little volume than normal hours).. BetterVolume still provides much more insight and label values. the core calc is the same.
i'll post some remarks on different settings and study/usage observations on same thread here https://nexusfi.com/, and also be happy to receive feedback.
This indicator has an option that allows the moving average to be plotted using values rounded to the nearest tick. I find this very useful at times to reduce the whipsaws. There are 2 indicators available, SMA and EMA. SMA is the default with a period and a smoothing period. So a period of 14 with a smooth of 1 results in the standard SMA. A period of 1 and smooth of 14 results in a standard EMA. Could probably do better with that but it works and I don't feel like changing it. Setting "Use Rounded" to true results in a plot using the values rounded to the nearest tick. There are also a few other options that you can explore on your own by changing the parameters.
The picture shows both a rounded and normal version.
Imp: Extract VolumeLadderMetroEditionV2.cs file from Zip file Indicator.zip and place in
C:\Users\<userName>\Documents\NinjaTrader 7\bin\Custom\Indicator. Then Open any indicator for editing in NT7 and compile the indicator. This Process make , VolumeLadderMetroEditionV2 , to appear in indicator list on applying to chart. Without this process indicator will not be visible for apply.
prerequisite: Install latest or GomBase and Delta Package 2.6 before above step, if you are using first time Gom based indicator. For More detail on GomBase and Delta Package foloow the post
A video tutorial on how to install and setup the GomRecorder, Gom Volume Ladder, and GomMP is here (courtesy @redratsal ():
mike/gominstall-embed/gominstall
Some backfill …
Date 12-Aug-2013:
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This is a basic startup cum test version of V2 ,build over V1Extn1.
Code has optimized for size and includes new features described in post
Uploaded a Test Version for V2. Its smooth and working fine on Market Replay and Live.
Test it, experience it and keep in touch for further new feature soon.
This V2 , have following changes/features over V1Extn1
1) A new display format "Lot …
Further new features will be added soon.
Update: 13 Aug-2013
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VolumeOnly Center Ladder Type is replaced and converted to DeltaColoredVolume Type.
Update 20 Aug-2013
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A major update of all time.
Many improvement, Custom Center Ladder Type etc introduced.
There is an update of VolumeLadderMetroEditionV2, possibly one before last.
Following are changes made over prior update,
1) Generalized FillBox and DataBox introduced thereby reducing the code size and increasing versatility.
2) CellFillType enum …
Update 22-Aug-2013
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Two feature included.
1) Provision to show minus sign for delta data in CustomLadder if base is chosen as volume.
2) Prior High Volume Tick Price is can also be highlighted by rectangle around cell.
Update 11-Sep-2013
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1) Mainly updated side ladders with numerous customization methods.
2) Removed Filtered Volume Tick bug on Bottom Graphics and corrected the side ladders filling volume.
This in a NinjaTrader strategy that I use to output information and charts about an instrument, including:
-Range statistics (Including ON, RTH, and IB)
-Harmonic Rotation data
-Day Type data
-SQN Market Type data
When you run this strategy, it will output an Excel Spreadsheet to the directory you specify in the parameters.
There are multiple requirements to run this strategy. This makes use of Microsoft's Interop functionality to generate an Excel spreadsheet. Therefore you MUST have Microsoft Interop installed and add a reference to the Microsoft.Office.Interop.Excell.dll in NinjaTrader. You can learn more about how to do this here. And a big thank you to DionysusToast for his contribution.
August 17th, 2016 05:15 PM gentech Many thanks to you for this! I've been testing it out and it's very promising, particularly for order flow trading.
June 5th, 2016 05:29 AM dilbert618 Thank you
March 25th, 2016 04:05 PM Herbert Thank you
July 17th, 2015 06:05 PM ShaunG Thanks for the indicator! I have been looking for something to help me set my stop parameters based on the ATR reading.
Looks like this might be exactly what I am looking for. Thanks for your “indi”, will let you know how it works out. Kind
regards.
December 6th, 2014 01:40 AM Trader for Life Thanks!
January 24th, 2014 07:51 PM jlwade123 Thank you for your comments and suggestions. I have updated the BloodHound MACD-Keltner strategy to include a 21 HMA sl
ope as suggested, and also to provide for a 5 min chart for the slope. I tested the indicator for January 2014 on a 233
tick chart, and this is a profitable strategy. I will post the updated strategy.
Thanks,
January 24th, 2014 04:09 PM rfiske Thanks > So glad we are getting some BloodHound development going!
Realyy helps me with the laerning curve
January 20th, 2014 02:18 PM sunny135 can you please let me know if it is available for NT7?
November 17th, 2013 09:42 PM Raj1 Can it be made available for Ninja-7?
November 17th, 2013 09:41 PM Raj1 Is it available for Ninja -7?