All previous versions of the ADXVMA are based on a dirty transcript from MetaTrader which has a number of bugs, inconsistencies or variables that are not being used. This is just an attempt to clean up the mess and come up with a proper version. These are the changes:
Initialization: Most versions are initialized with a value of 0 instead of Input[0], this usually creates false values for the first 100 or 200 bars.
Redundant variables: The transscripts from MetaTrader use 4 different variables for the period, although it is always the same period. A variable used for the shift in MetaTrader is carried around, although it always has the value 0.
Inefficient algorithms: The indicator mostly uses Wilder's smoothing for calculating exponential averages from the positive and negative Momentum. The smoothing constant k is calculated once and applied to the various steps required for smoothing. Searching the highest and lowest value for the last n+1 period was hidden in a complex algorithm.
Input Series: The prior versions can only be applied to the close, this version also accepts other input series, such as the high, low or the typical price of the selected instrument.
Trendfilter: The indicator can best be used as a trendfilter. The trend state, which can be positive, negative and neutral, is exposed via an IntSeries, which can then be accessed by other indicators and strategies. The trend can also be shown via a paintbar option.
Update June 11, 2012: Trendfilter and colors modified to avoid frequent trend changes.
Update July 3, 2012: Serialization of display options changed. This will make it simpler to call the indicator from other indicators or strategies.
This is an improved version of the momentum indicator.
The n-period momentum is the difference between the close of the last bar and the close n bars ago. When a large bar n periods ago drops out of the momentum calculation, this can create a significant distortion, as it will show as a change in momentum, even if there was no or little price change for the last bar.
To eliminate this problem, the input value n bars ago was replaced with the triangular moving average SMA(SMA(Input, n+1), n+1)[0]. This modification does not change the usability of the momentum indicator, but simply eliminates the distortion.
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Mike's version, posted in June of 2009, was downloaded almost 700 times!
It colors the volume bars based on a sophisticated linear regression analysis without using bid ask volume data. It corresponds well with Delta Momentum generated from GomRecorder buy/sell volume.
I applied Richard's optimization method from his article, aboot the right way to call external indicators, at MoveTheMarkets.com. (eh?)
This greatly improves the performance, so much so that in NT7 it can run with CalculateOnBarClose = false. However, DO NOT run it this way. CoBC must be true for it to calculate correctly... for now.
BloodHound chart template for momentum trading strategy currently being tested in the crude market. Users will need to test the strategy for performance and risk before trading. Use a 256 Tick Chart for entries and exits. Do not take additional trades if a trade is entered into.
The signals are from the TSI Oscillator, Ergodic Oscillator, and MACD 3/10/16 oscillator.
Note: Momentum style trading systems do not perform well in trading ranges. If price action is trading within a trading range, do not trade this strategy. A filter can be added to require 32 SMA sloping or TSI above 0 before entry. This may eliminate chop but reduce potential profits.
Entries: 256 Chart
1. TSI Crossover (Ergodic 3,5,32, Main x Signal) - OR -
2. SMI Slope 5-32-3 - AND -
3. TSI Slope (5/32 with nested EMA 5) - AND -
4. TSI Slope (5/32 with nested EMA 5) (156 Tick Chart Settings)
Exits: 256 Tick Chart
1. anaTSI Crossover (3/7/14/3)
Discretionary trading signals
Take entries when SMI Slope and TSI Slope are in the same direction and the TSI Slope on the 156 tick chart is also in the same direction. Or, entries can be taken when TSI crosses its signal line.
Note the MACD 3/10/16 oscillator with MACD 32/5/5 histogram is included on the chart template. The MACD signals usually occur after the Ergodic oscillator signals, providing confirmation or allowing a late entry. The MACD histogram also provides good divergence signals. A third trend filter can be added to trade long when TSI is above zero line, or short when TSI is below zero line, but this will diminish profits and may cause entries near exhaustion for shorter moves.
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This is a simple Bollinger Band Squeeze. The Bollinger Band Squeeze compares directional volatility as measured by the standard deviation to non-directional volatility as measured by the average range.
The squeeze is a situation, where Bollinger Bands are inside a Keltner Channel. This indicator does not plot the Bollinger Bands and the Keltner Channels, but plots the distance of the Bollinger Band from the Keltner Channel and displays it as a histogram.
When the histogram has a positive value: This means that the Bollinger Bands are outside the Keltner Channel. Directional volatility is high or normal.
When the histogram has a negative value: This shows low directional volatility, which is called "the squeeze". For better visibility, the squeeze is reinforced with dots. When activated, sound alerts will inform you that the squeeze is on.
A squeeze is a good opportunity to enter a position, as it reflects a temporary period of balancing or indecision. To determine the direction of the expected breakout from the squeeze, other indicators should be used. In his book "Mastering the Trade", John F. Carter suggests a momentum indicator do determine the direction of the trade, but I do not think that this is sufficient to create a profitable system. You will need further indicators.
If you enter a trade during a squeeze, this usually leads to a good reward-to-risk ratio, as you will typically be able to use narrower stops during low volatility periods.
I've got mixed feelings about these since these indicators are really eld files for Tradestation. But since I am providing screenshots that shows them working on MultiCharts I decided to place them in this section.
Big Mike, let me know if this is okay.
Thanks to Blu-Ray at Traders Lab who posed these and these are his comments concerning these indicators:
The attached indicators are:
"BR_CCi : Which is basically a smoothed CCi.
BR_RSI : Which again is a smoothed RSi.
BR_Momentum : Again a smoothed Momentum ( Can't believe people would actually charge for these )
BR_PaintBars : MA based trend bars.
BR_2FastMa's : Self explanatory.
BR_Squeeze : Partly based on the original squeeze ( as we all know it ), but the histogram is defined to show clearer divergences. Also includes CounterTrend and an alternative midline.
BR_HeatMeter : Can you take the heat ! ( well actually it's just a 50 period CCi )"
If you want to see the real thing then go to paintbarfactory.com. If you would like to learn more about these indicators and would like to buy the real thing then go by paintbarfactory.com!
Revised May 25 2011: This is an updated G40 version. The installation package includes the GomRecorder and related files from latest Gom Package version 2.3b.
Revised at 4:50 PM ET on May 27: Added user selectable values for the fast and slow smoothing parameters of the Tick Volume Index, and changed the default values that previously had been hard coded.
We've come a long way since version G35. This one includes bar by bar values of Delta, Delta Momentum, and the Tick Volume Index. There were some optimizations to make it run a little faster, but it was still relatively slow to load.
On Tuesday May 26 I did some further code optimization and it now loads much faster. If you downloaded prior to around 7PM ET on that date, you should download and install the updated version posted at that time.
July 30th, 2020 03:04 PM Prototyper The BR_Squeeze indicator failed to import. MC says there is nothing in the file, even though windows shows the BR_Squee
ze.ELD file is 63kb after unrar-ing it. Please re-upload corrected version.
January 2nd, 2020 05:02 PM pphrdt very nice, is BR_Trend Bars indicator available?
October 25th, 2016 04:16 PM hobbys11 thx very much.
September 9th, 2015 04:48 PM anup Thx fat Tail. That is a great Indicator. Very thoughtful of you. Thx again.
July 21st, 2015 03:50 PM pepbosch great idea from a great brain! Thanks
December 27th, 2013 04:42 AM Maxie in welchem TF benutzt Du den Indi am Meisten? I can see the "alpha Auction bars"in the screen, sind die auch von Dir? Wü
rde ich gern ausproboieren, kannst Du mir sagen, wo ich die finde?
February 29th, 2016 03:45 PM no3putts Many thanks, again and again and....
December 20th, 2015 09:40 PM romus
August 13th, 2014 10:00 AM tang
February 9th, 2014 06:15 PM bundwidower Fat Tails. You do not know what it means for beginners like me to have something to follow. Sorry I am unable to recipro
November 19th, 2015 10:43 PM michaelleemoore Just learning my way around Bloodhounds and appreciate some other templates to work with.
December 21st, 2013 04:58 PM br8080 many thanks! i haven't been able to locate on BMT the ana TSI file that is in the template. can you point me to it? th
anks again!
bruce
November 23rd, 2013 10:57 AM Herbert Thank you
November 21st, 2013 10:48 AM jiggles This is a .bht file? Can't download.
November 15th, 2013 02:40 PM Gary Lucas Can this indicator be programed for use on the NinjaTrader platform?
March 2nd, 2018 10:43 AM traderx4 Nice One..Thanks
February 27th, 2018 05:51 AM dshay Very useful indicator thank you. It looks like the period smoothing is not working with Unirenko, any chance we can get
it to work?
November 4th, 2017 03:45 PM serano This is a very useful Indicator, thnak U for sharing
October 27th, 2017 06:19 AM taichitrader Exellent! thank you good Sir!