Super Neema!🟧 Super Neema! — Multi-Timeframe EMA-9 Overlay
🔍 What is "Neema"?
The term "Neema" has recently emerged among traders such as Jeff Holden—a top proprietary trading firm trader—whose colleagues colloquially use "Neema" as shorthand for the 9-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA). Due to its increasing popularity and reliability, the phrase caught on quickly as traders needed a quick, memorable name for such an essential tool.
📚 Why the 9-EMA?
Scalping around the 9-EMA is now one of the most widely used intraday trading techniques. Traders of various experience levels frequently rely on it because it effectively highlights short-term momentum shifts.
But there's a crucial nuance: traders across different assets or market periods don't always agree on which timeframe’s 9-EMA to follow. Depending on who's currently active in the market, the dominant "Neema" could be the 1-minute, 2-minute, 3-minute, or 5-minute 9-EMA. This variation arises naturally due to differences in trader populations, risk tolerance, style, and current market conditions.
👥 Social Convention & Normative Social Influence
Trading is fundamentally a social activity, and normative social influence plays a critical role in market behavior. Traders don’t operate in isolation; they follow patterns, respond to cues, and rely on shared conventions. The popularity of any given indicator—like the 9-EMA—is not just technical, but deeply social. Traders adapt to what's socially accepted, recognizable, and effective.
Over time, these conventions shift. What once was "the standard" timeframe can subtly evolve as dominant traders or institutions shift their preferred style or timeframe, creating "variants" of established trends. Understanding this dynamic is essential for market participants because recognizing where the majority of traders currently focus gives a critical edge.
📈 Why Does This Matter? (Market Evolution & Trader Adaptability)
Market trends aren't just technical—they're social constructs. As markets evolve, participants adapt their methods to fit new norms. Traders who recognize and adapt quickly to these evolving norms gain a decisive advantage.
By clearly visualizing multiple Neemas (9-EMAs across timeframes) simultaneously, you don't merely see EMA levels—you visually sense the current social convention of the market. This heightened awareness helps you stay adaptive and flexible, aligning your strategy dynamically with the broader community of traders.
🎨 Transparency Scheme (Visual Identification):
5-minute Neema: Most opaque, brightest line (slowest, most significant trend)
3-minute Neema: Slightly more transparent
2-minute Neema: Even more transparent
1-minute Neema: Most transparent, subtle background hint (fastest, quickest reaction)
This deliberate visual hierarchy makes it intuitive to identify immediately which timeframe is currently dominant, and therefore, which timeframe other traders are using most actively.
✅ Works on:
Any timeframe, any chart. Automatically plots the 1m–5m EMA-9 lines regardless of your current chart.
🧠 Key Insight:
Markets are driven by social trends and normative influence.
Identifying the currently dominant timeframe (the Neema most respected by traders at that moment) is a powerful, socially-informed edge.
Trader adaptability isn't just technical—it's social awareness in action.
Enjoy your trading, and welcome to Super Neema! ⚡
Media mobile esponenziale (EMA)
Auto-Length Anchored Multiple EMA (Hour-Based)# Auto-Length Anchored Multiple EMA (Hour-Based)
## Overview
This advanced EMA indicator automatically calculates Exponential Moving Average lengths based on the time elapsed since user-defined anchor dates. Unlike traditional fixed-length EMAs, this indicator dynamically adjusts EMA periods based on actual trading hours, making it ideal for event-based analysis and time-sensitive trading strategies.
## Key Features
### 🎯 **Dual Mode Operation**
- **Auto Mode**: EMA length automatically calculated from anchor date to current time
- **Manual Mode**: Traditional fixed-length EMA calculation
- Switch between modes independently for each EMA
### 📊 **Multiple EMA Support**
- Up to 4 independent EMAs with individual configurations
- Each EMA can have its own anchor date and settings
- Individual enable/disable controls for each EMA
### ⏰ **Smart Time Calculation**
- Accounts for actual trading hours (customizable)
- Weekend exclusion with Saturday trading option (for markets like NSE/BSE)
- Hour multiplier for fine-tuning EMA sensitivity
- Minimum EMA length protection to prevent calculation errors
### 🎨 **Visual Enhancements**
- **Dynamic Fill Colors**: Fill between EMA1 and EMA3 changes color based on price position
- **Customizable Colors**: Individual color settings for each EMA
- **Anchor Visualization**: Optional vertical lines and labels at anchor dates
- **Real-time Table**: Shows current EMA lengths, modes, and values
## Configuration Options
### Trading Session Settings
- **Trading Hours Per Day**: Set your market's trading hours (1-24)
- **Trading Days Per Week**: Configure for different markets (5 for Mon-Fri, 6 for Mon-Sat)
- **Include Saturday**: Enable for markets that trade on Saturday
- **Hour Multiplier**: Fine-tune EMA sensitivity (0.1x to 10x)
### EMA Configuration
- **Anchor Dates**: Set specific start dates for each EMA calculation
- **Manual Lengths**: Override with traditional fixed periods when needed
- **Enable/Disable**: Individual control for each EMA
- **Color Customization**: Personalize appearance for each EMA
### Visual Options
- **Fill Settings**: Toggle and customize fill colors between EMAs
- **Anchor Lines**: Show vertical lines at anchor dates
- **Anchor Labels**: Display formatted anchor date information
- **Length Table**: Real-time display of current EMA parameters
## Use Cases
### 📈 **Event-Based Analysis**
- Anchor EMAs to earnings announcements, policy decisions, or market events
- Track price behavior relative to specific time periods
- Analyze momentum changes from key market catalysts
### 🕐 **Time-Sensitive Trading**
- Perfect for intraday strategies where timing is crucial
- Automatically adjusts to market hours and trading sessions
- Eliminates manual EMA length recalculation
### 🌍 **Multi-Market Support**
- Configurable for different global markets
- Saturday trading support for Asian markets
- Flexible trading hour settings
## Technical Details
### Calculation Method
The indicator calculates trading bars elapsed since anchor date using:
```
Total Trading Bars = (Days Since Anchor × Trading Days Per Week ÷ 7) × Trading Hours Per Day × Hour Multiplier
```
### EMA Formula
Uses standard EMA calculation with dynamically calculated alpha:
```
Alpha = 2 ÷ (Current Length + 1)
EMA = Alpha × Current Price + (1 - Alpha) × Previous EMA
```
### Weekend Handling
- Automatically excludes weekends from calculation
- Optional Saturday inclusion for specific markets
- Accurate trading day counting
## Installation & Setup
1. **Add to Chart**: Apply the indicator to your desired timeframe
2. **Set Anchor Dates**: Configure anchor dates for each EMA you want to use
3. **Adjust Trading Hours**: Set your market's trading session parameters
4. **Customize Appearance**: Choose colors and visual options
5. **Enable Features**: Turn on fills, anchor lines, and information table as needed
## Best Practices
- **Anchor Selection**: Choose significant market events or technical breakouts as anchor points
- **Multiple Timeframes**: Use different anchor dates for short, medium, and long-term analysis
- **Hour Multiplier**: Start with 1.0 and adjust based on market volatility and your trading style
- **Visual Clarity**: Use contrasting colors for different EMAs to improve readability
## Compatibility
- **Pine Script Version**: v6
- **Chart Types**: All chart types supported
- **Timeframes**: Works on all timeframes (optimal on intraday charts)
- **Markets**: Suitable for stocks, forex, crypto, and commodities
## Notes
- Indicator starts calculation from the anchor date forward
- Minimum EMA length prevents calculation errors with very recent anchor dates
- Table display updates in real-time showing current EMA parameters
- Fill colors dynamically change based on price position relative to EMA1
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*This indicator is perfect for traders who want to combine the power of EMAs with event-driven analysis and precise time-based calculations.*
Price Extension from 8 EMAOverview
This indicator can be used to see how far away the price is from the 8 EMA. It compares this to the Average Daily Range % to see if the stock may be overextended. The "Extension Multiplier" represents how far the stock is extended away from the 8 EMA.
Core Concept
This indicator is best used for breakout trades that are trying to make sure they are not chasing the stock.
How to Use This Indicator
This tool is primarily intended for analyzing daily charts of individual stocks and is often used by breakout traders to evaluate potential entry areas.
If the stock is far away from the 8 EMA, it is likely not ready to break out. If it is close to the 8ema, it could be ready to move higher.
This indicator can also be used in the opposite way. For example, shorting or puts.
Understanding the colors
Green (Not Extended): Indicates the price is close to the 8 EMA. This often corresponds to periods of consolidation.
Yellow (Slightly Extended): The price is beginning to move away from the 8 EMA.
Orange (Extended): The price has moved a considerable distance from the 8 EMA.
Red (Very Extended): The price is at an extreme distance from the 8 EMA, historically increasing the likelihood of a pullback or consolidation.
Settings
Info Row Position: Adjusts the vertical position of the display table on the chart. Useful when using other indicators.
ADR Length: Sets the lookback period for calculating the Average Daily Range. Or the average range % for different timeframes.
Timeframe: Determines the timeframe for the EMA and ADR calculation (the default is Daily).
EMA Trend Dashboard
Trend Indicator using 3 custom EMA lines. Displays a table with 5 rows(position configurable)
-First line shows relative position of EMA lines to each other and outputs Bull, Weak Bull, Flat, Weak Bear, or Bear. EMA line1 should be less than EMA line2 and EMA line 2 should be less than EMA line3. Default is 9,21,50.
-Second through fourth line shows the slant of each EMA line. Up, Down, or Flat. Threshold for what is considered a slant is configurable. Also added a "steep" threshold configuration for steep slants.
-Fifth line shows exhaustion and is a simple, configurable calculation of the distance between EMA line1 and EMA line2.
--Lines one and five change depending on its value but ALL other colors are able to be changed.
--Default is somewhat set to work well with Micro E-mini Futures but this indicator can be changed to work on anything. I created it to help get a quick overview of short-term trend on futures. I used ChatGPT to help but I am still not sure if it actually took longer because of it.
Normalized EMA Cycle (NEC)Normalized EMA Cycle (NEC)
The Normalized EMA Cycle (NEC) is a versatile momentum and trend reversal tool designed to detect high-probability turning points and gauge the strength of price cycles.
It combines fast and slow Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), dynamic normalization, and adaptive transparency to create clear, intuitive reversal signals on the chart.
🔹 How It Works
EMA Differencing
The NEC calculates the difference between a fast EMA and a slower EMA:
Fast EMA Length (default 6) captures short-term momentum.
Slow EMA Length (default 16) tracks broader trends.
The slope of this difference identifies accelerating or decelerating momentum.
Normalization to 0–100 Scale
The raw EMA difference is scaled relative to the recent Alpha Period range (default 6 bars).
This transforms the value into a normalized oscillator ranging between 0 and 100.
A 3-period Hull Moving Average (HMA) smooths this series to reduce noise.
Overbought and Oversold Thresholds
By default:
Overbought Level: 75
Oversold Level: 25
Crossovers of these levels are used to detect potential reversals.
Adaptive Alpha Adjustment
The normalized value is transformed into an “Alpha Schaff” line, dynamically shifting between price and normalized cycles.
This helps the model adjust to different volatility regimes.
Trend Reversal Logic
Bullish Reversal:
Normalized oscillator crosses above the Oversold Level.
EMA difference slope is positive.
Bearish Reversal:
Normalized oscillator crosses below the Overbought Level.
EMA difference slope is negative.
Additional confirmation comes when price crosses the Alpha Schaff line in the direction of momentum.
Dynamic Confidence Visualization
The indicator calculates a trend confidence score based on the normalized separation of the EMAs.
The transparency of reversal markers dynamically adjusts:
Strong trends = more opaque signals
Weak trends = more transparent signals
🔹 How to Use
✅ Entries
Long Signal: Aqua upward label appears below a bar.
Conditions:
Bullish reversal or price crossing above Alpha Schaff
Normalized slope is rising
Short Signal: Fuchsia downward label appears above a bar.
Conditions:
Bearish reversal or price crossing below Alpha Schaff
Normalized slope is falling
✅ Trend Strength
The less transparent the signal marker, the more significant the trend.
✅ Customization
Use the inputs to fine-tune sensitivity:
Shorter EMAs: Faster signals
Longer EMAs: Smoother trends
Alpha Period: Adjusts the lookback range for normalization
🟢 Best Practices
NEC is best used in combination with other trend confirmation tools (e.g., price structure, volume, or higher timeframe EMAs).
Avoid relying on signals in extremely low-volume or choppy ranges.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This script is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk, and you should consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
T3 Moving Average with Multiple EMAsT3 Moving Average with Multiple EMAs
Short Title: T3 + EMAs
Overview
The T3 Moving Average with Multiple EMAs is a versatile trend-following indicator that combines the smooth, adaptive T3 Moving Average with eight customizable multi-timeframe Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs). Designed for traders seeking clarity in trend direction and momentum, this indicator overlays on the price chart to highlight dynamic support/resistance levels and trend alignment across multiple timeframes.
Key Features
T3 Moving Average: A highly responsive, smoothed moving average (default: 9-period, 0.7 volume factor) that reduces lag while maintaining accuracy, ideal for identifying short-term trends and reversals.
Eight Multi-Timeframe EMAs: Plots eight EMAs (default lengths: 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233) sourced from user-defined timeframes (e.g., 1m, 5m, 15m, 1h, 4h), providing a comprehensive view of short-, medium-, and long-term trends.
Customizable Timeframes: Each EMA can be independently set to a specific timeframe, allowing traders to analyze cross-timeframe trend alignment.
Theme Support: Offers "Dark" and "Light" themes with optimized colors for visual clarity and chart compatibility.
Flexible Parameters: Adjust T3 length, volume factor, EMA lengths, and timeframes to suit various markets and trading styles (scalping, swing trading, or long-term investing).
How It Works
The T3 Moving Average is calculated using a multi-stage EMA formula weighted by a volume factor, offering smoother trend tracking than traditional EMAs. The eight EMAs, sourced from higher or lower timeframes using request.security, provide a layered perspective on price trends. Faster EMAs (e.g., 8, 13) react to short-term price movements, while slower EMAs (e.g., 144, 233) reflect longer-term trends. The indicator plots all lines on the price chart with distinct, theme-adjusted colors for easy identification.
Usage
Trend Identification: Use the T3 MA for short-term trend signals and the EMAs to confirm broader trend direction. A price above multiple EMAs suggests a bullish trend; below indicates bearish.
EMA Crossovers: Watch for crossovers between faster and slower EMAs (e.g., 8 crossing 21) for potential entry/exit signals.
Support/Resistance: Treat slower EMAs (e.g., 89, 144) as dynamic support/resistance levels, especially on higher timeframes.
Timeframe Alignment: Align trades with the trend direction of higher-timeframe EMAs for higher-probability setups.
Customization: Adjust T3 and EMA settings to match your trading style or asset volatility.
Settings
T3 Parameters:
Length (default: 9): Period for T3 calculation.
Volume Factor (default: 0.7): Controls T3 smoothness (0.1–1.0).
EMA Parameters:
Lengths (default: 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233): Period for each EMA.
Timeframes (default: 5m, 5m, 15m, 15m, 1h, 1h, 4h, 4h): Select from 1m, 5m, 15m, 30m, 1h, 4h, D, W, or M.
Theme: Choose "Dark" (vibrant colors) or "Light" (softer colors) for chart compatibility.
Notes
Combine with other tools (e.g., RSI, support/resistance, or volume) for confirmation.
Optimize settings for specific markets (e.g., crypto, forex, stocks) or timeframes.
The indicator is overlayed on the price chart for seamless integration with price action analysis.
Author’s Note
This indicator was designed to provide traders with a clear, multi-timeframe perspective on trends using the T3 MA and EMAs. Feedback is welcome to enhance this tool for the TradingView community!
DP_MoneyFlow_Osc_V4**DP_Moneyflow_Osc_V4** is a custom, volume‐weighted momentum oscillator built around the classic Money Flow Index (MFI), with a few twists to help you spot more reliable reversal points:
***Best way to use it is to take the signals as alert points, to understand when money is starting to flow in or starting to flow out. It is not intended to be a Buy or Sell signal at the point of entry where the label is printed.***
1. **Core Calculation**
* Computes the standard MFI on your chart’s native timeframe:
* Money Flow = typical price (H+L+C)/3 × volume
* Segregates positive vs. negative flow based on whether price rose or fell on each bar
* Smooths each with an N-bar SMA, forms the ratio, and maps it into a 0–100 scale
2. **Inversion & Smoothing**
* You can **invert** the oscillator around 50 (so peaks become troughs and vice versa) with the **Reverse MFI** toggle.
* Applies two layers of smoothing (one for raw noise reduction, another for longer-term trend stability).
3. **Dynamic Coloring**
* Above Overbought (OB) threshold → solid red; below Oversold (OS) → solid green.
* In between, it linearly fades from red/green toward black as it approaches the 50 midpoint.
* **Invert Colors** flips the hue logic (red ↔ green) if you prefer.
4. **Overbought/Oversold Zones**
* Plots horizontal lines at your chosen OB/OS levels.
* Optionally fills the zone between them for quick visual reference.
5. **Peak/Trough Signal Labels**
* Detects **true extremes** by finding when the oscillator reverses direction right at or beyond your OB/OS levels.
* Prints a tiny “OB” or “OS” label **exactly at that pivot bar**, so you see the high or low of the swing.
6. **Alternation Toggle**
* Prevents two consecutive “OS” or “OB” labels by enforcing strict Buy/Sell alternation—turn this on or off via **Enable Signal Alternation**.
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**Use-Case**: This oscillator excels at pinpointing the *tops* and *bottoms* of strong volume‐backed moves, giving you clear pivot markers rather than every threshold crossover. Tweak the smoothing and threshold inputs to calibrate sensitivity to your market and timeframe.
Toolbar-FrenToolbar-Fren is a comprehensive, data-rich toolbar designed to present a wide array of key metrics in a compact and intuitive format. The core philosophy of this indicator is to maximize the amount of relevant, actionable data available to the trader while occupying minimal chart space. It leverages a dynamic color-coded system to provide at-a-glance insights into market conditions, instantly highlighting positive/negative values, trend strength, and proximity to important technical levels.
Features and Data Displayed
The toolbar displays a vertical column of critical data points, primarily calculated on the Daily timeframe to give a broader market context. Each cell is color-coded for quick interpretation.
DAY:
The percentage change of the current price compared to the previous day's close. The cell is colored green for a positive change and red for a negative one.
LOD:
The current price's percentage distance from the Low of the Day.
HOD
The current price's percentage distance from the High of the Day.
MA Distances (9/21 or 10/20, 50, 200)
These cells show how far the current price is from key Daily moving averages (MAs).
The values are displayed either as a percentage distance or as a multiple of the Average Daily Range (ADR), which can be toggled in the settings.
The cells are colored green if the price is above the corresponding MA (bullish) and red if it is below (bearish).
ADR
Shows the 14-period Average Daily Range as a percentage of the current price. The cell background uses a smooth gradient from green (low volatility) to red (high volatility) to visualize the current daily range expansion.
ADR%/50: A unique metric showing the distance from the Daily 50 SMA, measured in multiples of the 14-period Average True Range (ATR). This helps quantify how extended the price is from its mean. The cell is color-coded from green (close to the mean) to red (highly extended).
RSI
The standard 14-period Relative Strength Index calculated on the Daily timeframe. The background color changes to indicate potentially overbought (orange/red) or oversold (green) conditions.
ADX
The 14-period Average Directional Index (ADX) from the Daily timeframe, which measures trend strength. The cell is colored to reflect the strength of the trend (e.g., green for a strong trend, red for a weak/non-trending market). An arrow (▲/▼) is also displayed to indicate if the ADX value is sloping up or down.
User Customization
The indicator offers several options for personalization to fit your trading style and visual preferences:
MA Type
Choose between using Exponential Moving Averages (EMA 9/21) or Simple Moving Averages (SMA 10/20) for the primary MA calculations.
MA Distance Display
Toggle the display of moving average distances between standard percentage values and multiples of the Average Daily Range (ADR).
Display Settings
Fully customize the on-chart appearance by selecting the table's position (e.g., Top Right, Bottom Left) and the text size. An option for a larger top margin is also available.
Colors
Personalize the core Green, Yellow, Orange, and Red colors used throughout the indicator to match your chart's theme.
Technical Parameters
Fine-tune the length settings for the ADX and DI calculations.
Multi-Timeframe 20 EMA Horizontal LinesOverview
This Multi-Timeframe 20 EMA indicator provides intelligent trend analysis by displaying your current timeframe EMA alongside relevant higher timeframe EMA levels as horizontal support/resistance lines. On lower timeframes, you see all higher EMA levels for comprehensive multi-timeframe confluence, while on higher timeframes, it filters out lower timeframe noise to maintain focus on macro trends. This allows traders to align short-term entries with long-term market structure, identifying high-probability setups where multiple timeframe EMAs converge while using the current timeframe EMA for precise timing.
Feature
Multi-Timeframe Horizontal EMA Lines
The indicator fetches and displays 20 EMAs from five higher timeframes:
Daily (D): Daily 20 EMA
Weekly (W): Weekly 20 EMA
Monthly (M): Monthly 20 EMA
Quarterly (Q): 3-Month 20 EMA
Half-Yearly (HY): 6-Month 20 EMA
Intelligent Timeframe Filtering
Smart Display Logic: Only shows EMAs from timeframes higher than your current chart timeframe
Prevents Redundancy: Automatically filters out lower timeframe EMAs to avoid clutter
Example: On a 4-hour chart, you'll see Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Half-Yearly EMAs, but on a Weekly chart, you'll only see Weekly and higher timeframes
Half-Yearly (HY): 6-Month 20 EMA
Shows only current timeframe EMA with half-yearly horizontal line, filtering out all lower timeframes.
Quarterly (Q): 3-Month 20 EMA
Displays current timeframe EMA with quarterly and higher horizontal lines, hiding monthly, weekly, and daily EMAs.
Monthly (M): Monthly 20 EMA
Shows current timeframe EMA with monthly and higher horizontal EMAs, excluding weekly and daily timeframes.
Weekly (W): Weekly 20 EMA
Displays current timeframe EMA with weekly and higher horizontal EMA lines, filtering out daily timeframe.
Daily (D):
Shows current timeframe EMA with all higher timeframe horizontal EMAs (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly).
Note: Make sure to enable Price-Line in Style Settings after Importing Script.
Color Change EMA 200 (4H)200 Color Change EMA (4H Locked)
Overview
This indicator displays a 200-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) that is locked to the 4-hour timeframe, regardless of what chart timeframe you're currently viewing. The EMA line changes color dynamically based on price action to provide clear visual trend signals.
Key Features
• Multi-Timeframe Capability : Always shows the 4H 200 EMA on any chart timeframe
• Dynamic Color Coding :
- Green: Price is above the 200 EMA (bullish condition)
- Red: Price is below the 200 EMA (bearish condition)
• Clean Visual Design : Bold 2-pixel line width for clear visibility
• Real-time Updates : Colors change instantly as price crosses above or below the EMA
How to Use
1. Add the indicator to any timeframe chart
2. The 4H 200 EMA will appear as a smooth line
3. Watch for color changes:
- When the line turns green, it indicates price strength above the key moving average
- When the line turns red, it suggests price weakness below the moving average
4. Use for trend identification, support/resistance levels, and entry/exit timing
Best Practices
• Combine with other technical analysis tools for confirmation
• Use the color changes as alerts for potential trend shifts
• Consider the 200 EMA as a major support/resistance level
• Works well for swing trading and position sizing decisions
Settings
• Length : Default 200 periods (customizable)
• Source : Default closing price (customizable)
Perfect for traders who want to keep the important 4H 200 EMA visible across all timeframes with instant visual trend feedback.
SMEMA Trend CoreSMEMA Trend Core is a multi-timeframe trend analysis tool designed to provide a clean, adaptive and structured view of the market’s directional bias. It can be used in short term, swing or long term contexts. The internal calculation adjusts automatically based on the selected trading style, while always combining data from six timeframes.
At its core, the indicator uses a SMEMA, which is a Simple Moving Average applied to an EMA. This combination improves smoothness without losing reactivity. The SMEMA is calculated separately on 1H, 4H, 1D, 3D, 1W and 1M timeframes. These six values are then combined using dynamic weights that depend on the trading mode:
Short Term mode gives more influence to 1H and 4H
Swing Trading mode gives more influence to 1D, 3D and 1W
Long Term mode gives more influence to 1W and 1M
However, all six timeframes are always included in the final result. This avoids the tunnel vision of relying on a single resolution and ensures that the indicator captures both local and structural movements.
The result is a synthetic trend line, called Global SMEMA, that adapts to market conditions and offers a realistic view of the ongoing trend. To enhance the reading, the indicator calculates a Trend Score. This score reflects the position of price relative to the Global SMEMA, scaled by a long-term ATR, and adjusted by the slope of the trend line. A hyperbolic tangent function is used to normalize values and reduce distortion from outliers.
The final score is capped between -10 and +10, and used to define the trend state:
Green when the trend is bullish (score > +1.5)
Red when the trend is bearish (score < -1.5)
Brown when the trend is neutral (score between -1.5 and +1.5)
Optional Deviation Bands can be displayed at ±1, ±2 and ±3 ATR distances around the central line. These dynamic zones help identify extended price movements or potential support and resistance areas, depending on the current trend bias.
Main features:
A single, stable trend line based on six timeframes
Automatic rebalancing depending on trading mode
Quantified score integrating distance and slope
No overreaction to short-term noise
Deviation zones for advanced market context
No repainting, no lookahead, 100% real-time
SMEMA Trend Core is not a signal tool. It is a directional framework that helps you stay aligned with the real structure of the market. Use it to confirm setups, filter trades or simply understand where the market stands in its trend cycle.
MA Cross MTF Alert (Miu)This script extends the classic moving average crossover strategy with support for up to 8 user-defined symbols across 4 custom timeframes, combined with a visual and alert system designed for traders who monitor multiple assets simultaneously.
Unlike traditional MA crossover tools, this script enables traders to receive real-time alerts for crossovers across multiple assets and timeframes, even when the script is not actively displayed on the chart — ideal for passive monitoring in multi-asset strategies.
What it does:
This script calculates two customizable moving averages (SMA or EMA) for each selected symbol and timeframe.
It then tracks crossover events:
- Bullish crossover when the fast MA crosses above the slow MA
- Bearish crossunder when the fast MA crosses below the slow MA
On the chart, it also displays the crossover signals for the current symbol and timeframe using color-coded cross icons.
Key features:
- Select SMA or EMA type for both moving averages
- Customize MA lengths and colors
- Works with any asset and timeframe
- Alerts include symbol and timeframe info for easy identification
How to use:
1) Add the indicator to your chart.
2) Choose the moving average type and lengths.
3) Enable/disable any of the 8 symbols and 4 timeframes.
4) Set up TradingView alerts by clicking “Create Alert” and selecting one of the alert() calls.
5) You will receive a message like:
BTC (1h) | MA Crossover ▲ or ETH (15m) | MA Crossunder ▼
Technical note:
This script uses request.security() to retrieve moving average values from up to 8 different symbols and 4 different timeframes in real time.
Feel free to leave your feedback or suggestions in the comments section below.
Enjoy!
Pucci Trend EMA-SMA Crossover with TolerancePucci Trend EMA-SMA Crossover with Tolerance
This indicator helps identify market trends and generates trading signals based on the crossover between an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and a Simple Moving Average (SMA) with an adjustable tolerance threshold. The signals work as follows:
Buy Signal (B) -> Triggers when the EMA crosses above the SMA, exceeding a user-defined tolerance (in basis points). Optionally, a price filter can require the high or low to be below the EMA for confirmation.
Sell Signal (S) -> Triggers when the SMA crosses above the EMA, exceeding the tolerance. The optional price filter may require the high or low to be above the EMA.
The tolerance helps reduce false signals by requiring a minimum distance between the moving averages before confirming a crossover. The price filter adds an extra confirmation layer by checking if price action respects the EMA level.
Important Notes:
1º No profitability guarantee: This tool is for analysis only and may generate losses.
2º "As Is" disclaimer: Provided without warranties or responsibility for trading outcomes.
3º Use Stop Loss: Users must determine their own risk management.
4º Parameter adjustment needed: Optimal MA periods and tolerance vary by timeframe.
5º Filter impact varies: Enabling/disabling the price filter may improve or worsen performance.
Codigo Trading 1.0📌Codigo Trading 1.0
This indicator strategically combines SuperTrend, multiple Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), the Relative Strength Index (RSI), and the Average True Range (ATR) to offer clear entry and exit signals, as well as an in-depth view of market trends. Ideal for traders looking to optimize their operations with an all-in-one tool.
🔩How the Indicator Works:
This indicator relies on the interaction and confirmation of several key components to generate signals:
SuperTrend: Determines the primary trend direction. An uptrend SuperTrend signal (green line) indicates an upward trend, while a downtrend (red line) signals a downward trend. It also serves as a guide for setting Stop Loss and Take Profit levels.
EMAs: Includes EMAs of 10, 20, 55, 100, 200, and 325 periods. The relationship between the EMA 10 and EMA 20 is fundamental for confirming the strength and direction of movements. An EMA 10 above the EMA 20 suggests an uptrend, and vice versa. Longer EMAs act as dynamic support and resistance levels, offering a broader view of the market structure.
RSI: Used to identify overbought (RSI > 70/80) and oversold (RSI < 30/20) conditions, generating "Take Profit" alerts for potential trade closures.
ATR: Monitors market volatility to help you manage exits. ATR exit signals are triggered when volatility changes direction, indicating a possible exhaustion of the movement.
🗒️Entry and Exit Signals:
I designed specific alerts based on all the indicators I use in conjunction:
Long Entries: When SuperTrend is bullish and EMA 10 crosses above EMA 20.
Short Entries: When SuperTrend is bearish and EMA 10 crosses below EMA 20.
RSI Exits (Take Profit): Indicated by "TP" labels on the chart, when the RSI reaches extreme levels (overbought for longs, oversold for shorts).
EMA 20 Exits: When the price closes below EMA 20 (for longs) or above EMA 20 (for shorts).
ATR Exits: When the ATR changes direction, signaling a possible decrease in momentum.
📌Key Benefits:
Clarity in Trend: Quickly identifies market direction with SuperTrend and EMA alignment.
Strategic Entry and Exit Signals: Receive timely alerts to optimize your entry and exit points.
Assisted Trade Management: RSI and ATR help you consider when to take profits or exit a position.
Intuitive Visualization: Arrows, labels, and colored lines make analysis easy to interpret.
Disclaimer:
Trading in financial markets carries significant risks. This indicator is an analysis tool and should not be considered financial advice. Always conduct your own research and trade at your own risk.
CHN BUY SELL with EMA 200Overview
This indicator combines RSI 7 momentum signals with EMA 200 trend filtering to generate high-probability BUY and SELL entry points. It uses colored candles to highlight key market conditions and displays clear trading signals with built-in cooldown periods to prevent signal spam.
Key Features
Colored Candles: Visual momentum indicators based on RSI 7 levels
Trend Filtering: EMA 200 confirms overall market direction
Signal Cooldown: Prevents over-trading with adjustable waiting periods
Clean Interface: Simple BUY/SELL labels without clutter
How It Works
Candle Coloring System
Yellow Candles: Appear when RSI 7 ≥ 70 (overbought momentum)
Purple Candles: Appear when RSI 7 ≤ 30 (oversold momentum)
Normal Candles: All other market conditions
Trading Signals
BUY Signal: Triggered when closing price > EMA 200 AND yellow candle appears
SELL Signal: Triggered when closing price < EMA 200 AND purple candle appears
Signal Cooldown
After a BUY or SELL signal appears, the same signal type is suppressed for a specified number of candles (default: 5) to prevent excessive signals in ranging markets.
Settings
RSI 7 Length: Period for RSI calculation (default: 7)
RSI 7 Overbought: Threshold for yellow candles (default: 70)
RSI 7 Oversold: Threshold for purple candles (default: 30)
EMA Length: Period for trend filter (default: 200)
Signal Cooldown: Candles to wait between same signal type (default: 5)
How to Use
Apply the indicator to your chart
Look for yellow or purple colored candles
For LONG entries: Wait for yellow candle above EMA 200, then enter BUY when signal appears
For SHORT entries: Wait for purple candle below EMA 200, then enter SELL when signal appears
Use appropriate risk management and position sizing
Best Practices
Works best on timeframes M15 and higher
Suitable for Forex, Gold, Crypto, and Stock markets
Consider market volatility when setting stop-loss and take-profit levels
Use in conjunction with proper risk management strategies
Technical Details
Overlay: True (plots directly on price chart)
Calculation: Based on RSI momentum and EMA trend analysis
Signal Logic: Combines momentum exhaustion with trend direction
Visual Feedback: Colored candles provide immediate market condition awareness
Directional Strength IndexThis indicator is designed to detect the dominant market direction and quantify its strength by aggregating signals across six key timeframes: 1H, 4H, 1D, 3D, 1W, and 1M.
At its core, it uses a SMEMA 'the Simple Moving Average of an EMA' as the main trend reference. This hybrid smoothing method was chosen for its balance: the EMA ensures responsiveness to recent price moves, while the SMA dampens short-term volatility. This makes the SMEMA more stable than a raw EMA and more reactive than a simple SMA, especially in noisy or volatile environments.
For each timeframe, a score between -10 and +10 is calculated. This score reflects:
- the distance of the price from the SMEMA, using ATR as a dynamic threshold
- the number of price deviations above or below the SMEMA
- the slope of the SMEMA, which adjusts the score based on momentum
These six timeframe scores are then combined into a single Global Score, using weighted averages. Three weighting profiles are available depending on your trading horizon:
- Long Term: emphasizes weekly and monthly data
- Swing Trading: gives balanced importance to all timeframes
- Short Term: prioritizes 1H and 4H action
This multi-timeframe aggregation makes the indicator adaptable to different styles while maintaining a consistent logic.
The result is displayed in a table on the chart, showing:
- the trend direction per timeframe (up, down or neutral)
- the strength score per timeframe
- the overall trend direction and strength based on the selected profile
Optional deviation bands based on ATR multiples are also plotted to provide visual context for overextensions relative to the SMEMA.
This indicator is non-repainting and built for objective, trend-based decision making.
5EMA_BB_ScalpingWhat?
In this forum we have earlier published a public scanner called 5EMA BollingerBand Nifty Stock Scanner , which is getting appreciated by the community. That works on top-40 stocks of NSE as a scanner.
Whereas this time, we have come up with the similar concept as a stand-alone indicator which can be applied for any chart, for any timeframe to reap the benifit of reversal trading.
How it works?
This is essentially a reversal/divergence trading strategy, based on a widely used strategy of Power-of-Stocks 5EMA.
To know the divergence from 5-EMA we just check if the high of the candle (on closing) is below the 5-EMA. Then we check if the closing is inside the Bollinger Band (BB). That's a Buy signal. SL: low of the candle, T: middle and higher BB.
Just opposite for selling. 5-EMA low should be above 5-EMA and closing should be inside BB (lesser than BB higher level). That's a Sell signal. SL: high of the candle, T: middle and lower BB.
Along with we compare the current bar's volume with the last-20 bar VWMA (volume weighted moving average) to determine if the volume is high or low.
Present bar's volume is compared with the previous bar's volume to know if it's rising or falling.
VWAP is also determined using `ta.vwap` built-in support of TradingView.
The Bolling Band width is also notified, along with whether it is rising or falling (comparing with previous candle).
What's special?
We love this reversal trading, as it offers many benifits over trend following strategies:
Risk to Reward (RR) is superior.
It _Does Hit_ stop losses, but the stop losses are tiny.
Means, althrough the Profit Factor looks Nahh , however due to superior RR, end of day it ended up in green.
When the day is sideways, it's difficult to trade in trending strategies. This sort of volatility, reversal strategies works better.
It's always tempting to go agaist the wind. Whole world is in Put/PE and you went opposite and enter a Call/CE. And turns out profitable! That's an amazing feeling, as a trader :)
How to trade using this?
* Put any chart
* Apply this screener from Indicators (shortcut to launch indicators is just type / in your keyboard).
* It will show you the Green up arrow when buy alert comes or red down arrow when sell comes. * Also on the top right it will show the latest signal with entry, SL and target.
Disclaimer
* This piece of software does not come up with any warrantee or any rights of not changing it over the future course of time.
* We are not responsible for any trading/investment decision you are taking out of the outcome of this indicator.
Best EMA FinderThis script, Best EMA Finder, is based on the same original logic as the Best SMA Finder I published previously. Although it was not the initial goal of the project, several users asked for an EMA version, so here it is.
The script scans a wide range of Exponential Moving Average (EMA) lengths, from 10 to 500, and identifies the one that historically delivered the most robust performance on the current chart. The choice to stop at 500 is deliberate: beyond that point, EMA curves tend to flatten and converge, adding processing time without meaningful differences in signals or outcomes.
Each EMA is evaluated using a custom robustness score:
Profit Factor × log(Number of Trades) × sqrt(Win Rate)
Only EMA lengths that exceed a user-defined minimum number of trades are considered valid. Among these, the one with the highest robustness score is selected and displayed on the chart.
A table summarizes the results:
- Best EMA length
- Total number of trades
- Profit Factor
- Win Rate
- Robustness Score
You can adjust:
- Strategy type: Long Only or Buy & Sell
- Minimum number of trades required
- Table visibility
This script is designed for analysis and optimization only. It does not execute trades or handle position sizing. Only one open trade per direction is considered at a time.
Leslie's EMA Ribbon: 5/9/21 + VWAPEMA + VWAP Crossover Indicator with Alerts
This script blends three Exponential Moving Averages (5, 9, 21) with VWAP to identify momentum shifts and volume-confirmed trend signals. It’s optimized for the Daily timeframe, but also adaptable to shorter-term trading.
🔍 Why this combination?
EMAs provide fast and reliable trend signals:
- 5/9 EMA crossover → short-term shifts (more frequent)
- 9/21 EMA crossover → swing confirmation (less noise)
- VWAP adds volume context used by institutions for fair value tracking.
- 9EMA crossing VWAP confirms price action supported by volume.
Together, these tools offer a multi-layered view of market momentum — combining speed, confirmation, and conviction.
⚙️ Features:
Clean plots with dynamic labels on latest bar
Adjustable line weights for clarity
Alerts included for all crossovers:
- 5EMA / 9EMA
- 9EMA / 21EMA
- 9EMA / VWAP
✅ How to Use:
- Best on the Daily timeframe
- Use 5/9 as early signals, 9/21 for trend filtering, and 9/VWAP for volume-backed setups
- Turn on alerts to stay informed of key shifts without staring at charts
EWMA & EWVar + EWStd Expansion with MTF_V.5EWMA & EWVar + EWStd Expansion with MTF_V.5
This indicator combines adaptive trend smoothing (EWMA), variance estimation (EWVar) and dynamic volatility “bursts” (EWStd Expansion) with optional higher-timeframe confirmation. It’s designed both for visual chart analysis and for automated alerts on regime changes.
Key Features
EWMA (Exponential Smoothing):
• Computes an exponential moving average with either a custom α or a length-derived α = 2/(N+1).
• Option to recalculate only every N bars (reduces CPU load).
EWVar & EWStd (Variance & Standard Deviation):
• Exponentially weighted variance tracks recent price dispersion.
• EWStd (σ) is computed alongside the EWMA.
• Z-score (deviation in σ units) shows how far price has diverged from trend.
Multi-Timeframe Filter (MTF):
• Optionally require the same trend direction on a chosen higher timeframe (e.g. Daily, Weekly, H4).
• Real-time lookahead available (may repaint).
Gradient Around EWMA:
• A multi-layer “glow” zone of ±1σ, broken into up to 10 steps.
• Color interpolates between “upper” and “lower” shades for bullish, bearish and neutral regimes.
Instantaneous Trendline (ITL):
• Ultra-fast trend filter with slope-based coloring.
• Highlights micro-trends and short-lived accelerations.
Cross-Over Signals (ITL ↔ EWMA):
• Up/down triangles plotted when the ITL crosses the main EWMA.
EWStd Expansion (Volatility Bursts):
• Automatically detects σ expansions (σ growth above a set % threshold).
• Price filter: only when price moves beyond EWMA ± (multiplier·σ).
• Optional higher-timeframe confirmation.
Labels & Alerts:
• Text labels and circular markers on bars where a volatility burst occurs.
• Built-in alertcondition calls for both bullish and bearish expansions.
How to Use
Visual Analysis:
• The gradient around EWMA shows the width of the volatility channel expanding or contracting.
• ITL color changes instantly highlight short-term impulses.
• EWMA line color switches (bullish/bearish/neutral) indicate trend state.
Spotting Volatility Breakouts:
• “EWStd Expansion” labels and circles signal the onset of strong moves when σ spikes.
• Useful for entering at the start of new impulses.
Automated Alerts:
• Set alerts on the built-in conditions “Bullish EWStd Expansion Alert” or “Bearish EWStd Expansion Alert” to receive a popup or mobile push when a burst occurs.
This compact tool unifies trend, volatility and multi-timeframe analysis into a single indicator—ideal for traders who want to see trend direction, current dispersion, and timely volatility burst signals all at once.
MFI + RSI + EMA Dynamic SignalsThe MFI + RSI + EMA Dynamic Signals is a designed to combine with widened criteria to capture more trading opportunities, it balances momentum, trend, and flexibility, making it suitable for trading on timeframes like 15-minute to 4-hour charts.
How It Works
The indicator uses three technical components with relaxed criteria to produce signals:
Money Flow Index (MFI) for Momentum Extremes:
The MFI, calculated over a 14-period length, measures buying and selling pressure using price and volume. A buy signal can trigger when MFI crosses above the oversold level (default: 30, widened from 20), indicating potential buying pressure, while a sell signal can occur when MFI crosses below the overbought level (default: 70, widened from 80), suggesting selling pressure.
Relative Strength Index (RSI) for Momentum Confirmation:
The RSI, calculated over a 14-period length, confirms momentum strength. Bullish momentum is confirmed when RSI is above a buy threshold (default: 45, relaxed from 50), and bearish momentum when below a sell threshold (default: 55, relaxed from 50), allowing more signals near neutral momentum levels.
Exponential Moving Average (EMA) for Trend Sensitivity:
The indicator uses a fast EMA (default: 9 periods) and a slow EMA (default: 21 periods) to detect trend direction and crossovers. Signals can trigger when the fast EMA crosses the slow EMA, or when the fast EMA is within a proximity threshold (default: 0.5%) of the slow EMA, capturing early trend changes and increasing signal frequency.
Signal Generation
Signals are generated using the previous bar’s values to prevent repainting, with widened criteria for more frequent triggers:
Buy Signal: Either the MFI crosses above the oversold level or the fast EMA crosses above the slow EMA, and either RSI confirms bullish momentum (above 45) or the EMAs are near a crossover (within 0.5%). Displayed as a green upward triangle below the bar.
Sell Signal: Either the MFI crosses below the overbought level or the fast EMA crosses below the slow EMA, and either RSI confirms bearish momentum (below 55) or the EMAs are near a crossover (within 0.5%). Displayed as a red downward triangle above the bar.
DECODE Moving Average ToolkitDECODE Moving Average Toolkit: Your All-in-One MA Analysis Powerhouse!
This versatile indicator is designed to be your go-to solution for analysing trends, identifying potential entry/exit points, and staying ahead of market movements using the power of Moving Averages (MAs).
Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting out, the Decode MAT offers a comprehensive suite of features in a user-friendly package.
Key Features:
Multiple Moving Averages: Visualize up to 10 Moving Averages simultaneously on your chart.
Includes 5 Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) and 5 Simple Moving Averages (SMAs).
Easily toggle the visibility of each MA and customize its length to suit your trading style and the asset you're analyzing.
Dynamic MA Ribbons: Gain a clearer perspective on trend direction and strength with 5 configurable MA Ribbons.
Each ribbon is formed between a corresponding EMA and SMA (e.g., EMA 20 / SMA 20).
The ribbon color changes to indicate bullish (e.g., green) or bearish (e.g., red) sentiment, providing an intuitive visual cue.
Toggle ribbon visibility with a single click.
Powerful Crossover Alerts: Never miss a potential trading opportunity with up to 5 customizable MA Crossover Alerts.
Define your own fast and slow MAs for each alert from any of the 10 available MAs.
Receive notifications directly through TradingView when your specified MAs cross over or cross under.
Optionally display visual symbols (e.g., triangles ▲▼) directly on your chart at the exact crossover points for quick identification.
Highly Customizable:
Adjust the source price (close, open, etc.) for all MA calculations.
Fine-tune the appearance (colors, line thickness) of every MA line, ribbon, and alert symbol to match your charting preferences.
User-Friendly Interface: All settings are neatly organized in the indicator's input menu, making configuration straightforward and intuitive.
How Can You Use the Decode MAT in Your Trading?
This toolkit is incredibly versatile and can be adapted to various trading strategies:
Trend Identification:
Use longer-term MAs (e.g., 50, 100, 200 period) to identify the prevailing market trend. When prices are consistently above these MAs, it suggests an uptrend, and vice-versa.
Observe the MA ribbons: A consistently green ribbon can indicate a strong uptrend, while a red ribbon can signal a downtrend. The widening or narrowing of the ribbon can also suggest changes in trend momentum.
Dynamic Support & Resistance:
Shorter-term MAs (e.g., 10, 20 period EMAs) can act as dynamic levels of support in an uptrend or resistance in a downtrend. Look for price pullbacks to these MAs as potential entry opportunities.
Crossover Signals (Entries & Exits):
Golden Cross / Death Cross: Configure alerts for classic crossover signals. For example, a 50-period MA crossing above a 200-period MA (Golden Cross) is often seen as a long-term bullish signal. Conversely, a 50-period MA crossing below a 200-period MA (Death Cross) can be a bearish signal.
Shorter-Term Signals: Use crossovers of shorter-term MAs (e.g., EMA 10 crossing EMA 20) for more frequent, shorter-term trading signals. A fast MA crossing above a slow MA can signal a buy, while a cross below can signal a sell.
Use the on-chart symbols for quick visual confirmation of these crossover events.
Confirmation Tool:
Combine the Decode MAT with other indicators (like RSI, MACD, or volume analysis) to confirm signals and increase the probability of successful trades. For instance, a bullish MA crossover combined with an oversold RSI reading could strengthen a buy signal.
Multi-Timeframe Analysis:
Apply the toolkit across different timeframes to get a broader market perspective. A long-term uptrend on the daily chart, confirmed by a short-term bullish crossover on the 1-hour chart, can provide a higher-confidence entry.
The DECODE Moving Average Toolkit empowers you to tailor your MA analysis precisely to your needs.
Quadruple EMA (QEMA)The Quadruple Exponential Moving Average (QEMA) is an advanced technical indicator that extends the concept of lag reduction beyond TEMA (Triple Exponential Moving Average) to a fourth order. By applying a sophisticated four-stage EMA cascade with optimized coefficient distribution, QEMA provides the ultimate evolution in EMA-based lag reduction techniques.
Unlike traditional compund moving averages like DEMA and TEMA, QEMA implements a progressive smoothing system that strategically distributes alphas across four EMA stages and combines them with balanced coefficients (4, -6, 4, -1). This approach creates an indicator that responds extremely quickly to price changes while still maintaining sufficient smoothness to be useful for trading decisions. QEMA is particularly valuable for traders who need the absolute minimum lag possible in trend identification.
▶️ **Core Concepts**
Fourth-order processing: Extends the EMA cascade to four stages for maximum possible lag reduction while maintaining a useful signal
Progressive alpha system: Uses mathematically derived ratio-based alpha progression to balance responsiveness across all four EMA stages
Optimized coefficients: Employs calculated weights (4, -6, 4, -1) to effectively eliminate lag while preserving compound signal stability
Numerical stability control: Implements initialization and alpha distribution to ensure consistent results from the first calculation bar
QEMA achieves its exceptional lag reduction by combining four progressive EMAs with mathematically optimized coefficients. The formula is designed to maximize responsiveness while minimizing the overshoot problems that typically occur with aggressive lag reduction techniques. The implementation uses a ratio-based alpha progression that ensures each EMA stage contributes appropriately to the final result.
▶️ **Common Settings and Parameters**
Period: Default: 15| Base smoothing period | When to Adjust: Decrease for extremely fast signals, increase for more stable output
Alpha: Default: auto | Direct control of base smoothing factor | When to Adjust: Manual setting allows precise tuning beyond standard period settings
Source: Default: Close | Data point used for calculation | When to Adjust: Change to HL2 or HLC3 for more balanced price representation
Pro Tip: Professional traders often use QEMA with longer periods than other moving averages (e.g., QEMA(20) instead of EMA(10)) since its extreme lag reduction provides earlier signals even with longer periods.
▶️ **Calculation and Mathematical Foundation**
Simplified explanation:
QEMA works by calculating four EMAs in sequence, with each EMA taking the previous one as input. It then combines these EMAs using balancing weights (4, -6, 4, -1) to create a moving average with extremely minimal lag and high level of smoothness. The alpha factors for each EMA are progressively adjusted using a mathematical ratio to ensure balanced responsiveness across all stages.
Technical formula:
QEMA = 4 × EMA₁ - 6 × EMA₂ + 4 × EMA₃ - EMA₄
Where:
EMA₁ = EMA(source, α₁)
EMA₂ = EMA(EMA₁, α₂)
EMA₃ = EMA(EMA₂, α₃)
EMA₄ = EMA(EMA₃, α₄)
α₁ = 2/(period + 1) is the base smoothing factor
r = (1/α₁)^(1/3) is the derived ratio
α₂ = α₁ × r, α₃ = α₂ × r, α₄ = α₃ × r are the progressive alphas
Mathematical Rationale for the Alpha Cascade:
The QEMA indicator employs a specific geometric progression for its smoothing factors (alphas) across the four EMA stages. This design is intentional and aims to optimize the filter's performance. The ratio between alphas is **r = (1/α₁)^(1/3)** - derived from the cube root of the reciprocal of the base alpha.
For typical smoothing (α₁ < 1), this results in a sequence of increasing alpha values (α₁ < α₂ < α₃ < α₄), meaning that subsequent EMAs in the cascade are progressively faster (less smoothed). This specific progression, when combined with the QEMA coefficients (4, -6, 4, -1), is chosen for the following reasons:
1. Optimized Frequency Response:
Using the same alpha for all EMA stages (as in a naive multi-EMA approach) can lead to an uneven frequency response, potentially causing over-shooting of certain frequencies or creating undesirable resonance. The geometric progression of alphas in QEMA helps to create a more balanced and controlled filter response across a wider range of movement frequencies. Each stage's contribution to the overall filtering characteristic is more harmonized.
2. Minimized Phase Lag:
A key goal of QEMA is extreme lag reduction. The specific alpha cascade, particularly the relationship defined by **r**, is designed to minimize the cumulative phase lag introduced by the four smoothing stages, while still providing effective noise reduction. Faster subsequent EMAs contribute to this reduced lag.
🔍 Technical Note: The ratio-based alpha progression is crucial for balanced response. The ratio r is calculated as the cube root of 1/α₁, ensuring that the combined effect of all four EMAs creates a mathematically optimal response curve. All EMAs are initialized with the first source value rather than using progressive initialization, eliminating warm-up artifacts and providing consistent results from the first bar.
▶️ **Interpretation Details**
QEMA provides several key insights for traders:
When price crosses above QEMA, it signals the beginning of an uptrend with minimal delay
When price crosses below QEMA, it signals the beginning of a downtrend with minimal delay
The slope of QEMA provides immediate insight into trend direction and momentum
QEMA responds to price reversals significantly faster than other moving averages
Multiple QEMA lines with different periods can identify immediate support/resistance levels
QEMA is particularly valuable in fast-moving markets and for short-term trading strategies where speed of signal generation is critical. It excels at capturing the very beginning of trends and identifying reversals earlier than any other EMA-derived indicator. This makes it especially useful for breakout trading and scalping strategies where getting in early is essential.
▶️ **Limitations and Considerations**
Market conditions: Can generate excessive signals in choppy, sideways markets due to its extreme responsiveness
Overshooting: The aggressive lag reduction can create some overshooting during sharp reversals
Calculation complexity: Requires four separate EMA calculations plus coefficient application, making it computationally more intensive
Parameter sensitivity: Small changes in the base alpha or period can significantly alter behavior
Complementary tools: Should be used with momentum indicators or volatility filters to confirm signals and reduce false positives
▶️ **References**
Mulloy, P. (1994). "Smoothing Data with Less Lag," Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities .
Ehlers, J. (2001). Rocket Science for Traders . John Wiley & Sons.
