Uber TDFI - Lite: Trend Direction & Force Index [UTS]

The TDFI indicator is a highly precise and faithful adaptation of Mladen's well-known Trend Direction Force Index (TDFT), originally developed in MQ4 format and published on Forex-Station. This TradingView implementation has been meticulously crafted to mirror the exact behavior and calculation logic of the original, ensuring that users experience the same accuracy and analytical depth that made the MQ4 version widely respected among professional traders.

What sets TDFI apart from other trend indicators is its robust foundation and flexibility:

Authentic Calculation Method: Unlike simplified or reinterpreted versions, this script stays true to Mladen’s original computation method, delivering consistent results aligned with his vision of trend force analysis.

26 Moving Average Options: TDFI incorporates a comprehensive selection of 26 moving average types, allowing traders to tailor the trend detection mechanism to suit various market conditions and personal trading styles. This level of configurability is rarely seen and provides a substantial edge in both backtesting and live decision-making.

Advanced Smoothing Capabilities: The indicator supports quadratic smoothing and includes adjustable phase and smooth parameters, further enhancing signal clarity and responsiveness. These features replicate the full feature set of the original MQ4 version, offering granular control over the indicator’s behavior.

TDFI is designed for traders who prioritize precision, adaptability, and analytical fidelity. Whether you are building a new strategy or enhancing an existing one, this tool offers the depth and reliability required for serious technical analysis.


Trend Methods

Trend-determining method offers 26 high quality Moving averages to choose.

• "SMA", Simple Moving Average, R. H. Hooker, 1901
  
• "EMA", Exponential Moving Average, P. N. Haurlan, early 1960s
  
• "MDMA", McGinley Dynamic MA, John R. McGinley, 1990s
  
• "DSEMA", Double Smoothed EMA, William Blau, year unknown
  
• "DEMA", Double EMA, Patrick G. Mulloy, 1994
  
• "TEMA", Triple EMA, Patrick G. Mulloy, 1994
  
• "WMA", Weighted MA, Author and year unknown
  
• "PWMA", Parabolic Weighted MA, Author and year unknown
  
• "VWMA", Volume Weighted MA, Author and year unknown
  
• "HULL", Hull MA, Alan Hull, 2005, year unknown
  
• "TMA", Triangular MA, Author and year unknown
  
• "B2P", Two Pole Ehlers Butterworth, John F. Ehlers, 2004
  
• "S2P", Two Pole Ehlers Smoother, John F. Ehlers, year unknown
  
• "S3P", Three Pole Ehlers Smoother, John F. Ehlers, year unknown
  
• "SINE", Sine Weighted MA, Author and year unknown
  
• "LINREG", Linear Regression Value (LSMA), Author and year unknown
  
• "ILINREG", Integral of Linear Regression Slope, Author and year unknown
  
• "NLMA", Non Lag MA, Author and year unknown
  
• "ZLMA", Zero Lag MA, Author and year unknown
  
• "SMOOTHER", Smoother, Author and year unknown
  
• "SSM", Super Smoother, John F. Ehlers, year unknown
  
• "ALMA", Arnaud Legoux MA, Arnaud Legoux, year unknown
  
• "KAMA", Kaufman Adaptive MA, Perry J. Kaufman, 1998
  
• "FRAMA", Fractal MA, John F. Ehlers, year unknown
  
• "RMA", Running MA, J. Welles Wilder Jr., 1978
  
• "JMA", Jurik Moving Average, Mark Jurik, year unknown
  

Signals

The indicator displays buy/sell signals on trigger-line cross, optionally on zero line cross.

• Long Signal
  
• Short Signal
  

Alerts

Each chart signal can trigger an alert with the same name. To avoid multiple alerts being triggered within a single candle, it is recommended to wait for the candle to close and use the 'Once Per Bar Close' setting.

• Long Signal
  
• Short Signal
  

Lite Version Constraints

The 'Lite' version keeps things easy, focused on forex and EUR/USD.


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Name: Uber TDFI - Lite: Trend Direction & Force Index [UTS]
Created: 2025/04/02
PineScript: v6