Moving Averages

Displaced Moving Average

Displaced Moving Averages allow you to shift or center the moving average on a price chart. A trader specifies the length for one or more moving averages, then selects the number of intervals to displace the moving average. The underlying mathematics of a moving average ensures that it lags the actual price data. Centering the … Read more

Adaptive Moving Average

Perry Kaufman introduced the Adaptive Moving Average in his book Smarter Trading. Kaufman’s indicator uses a ratio that compares price direction with the level of volatility. This Adaptive Moving Average is designed to address the problem of choosing between a fast or slow moving average.  The speed of the Adaptive Moving Average automatically adapts itself … Read more