MOST MTFMULTIPLE TIME FRAME version of MOST indicator.
You can view various time frame levels on one chart with MTF.
MOST : Moving Stop Loss Indicator
Developed by economist Anıl ÖZEKŞİ for MATRİKS TRADER platform.
This indicator is like a trailing stop indicator but differs in two ways.
First, trailing stops often uses price bars to determine the stop level, but MOST uses an adjustable percent of the Exponential Moving Average of the price which smooths the sudden price moves.
The second thing is that MOST gives BUY and SELL signals instead of giving one way signals for price action.
MOST has an EMA and a trailing percent stop level of EMA that can be adjusted by changing the length of the EMA and %percent of the stop level.
BUY when ExMoV crosses above MOST
LONG CONDITION when ExMov is above MOST
SELL whenExMov crosses below MOST
SHORT CONDITION when ExMov is below MOST
Developed by Anıl ÖZEKŞİ teknikanalizsanati.com
İndikatörü geliştiren: Anıl ÖZEKŞİ teknikanalizsanati.com
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Kıvanç HL MTFMULTIPLE TIME FRAME version of KIVANÇ HL Indicator:
Kıvanç HL indicator is a useful tool to define RESISTANCE and SUPPORT levels by analyzing previous HIGH and LOW levels od fibonacci lengths.
There are 3 lines HIGH, LOW and their exact average MID line.
Each line could be a significant support and resistance level due to the price action.
Breakouts are very important when supported by volume and new highs are expected when upward breakouts take place.
Version 2 has 4 more levels of lines calculated with Fibonacci constants between the HIGH and LOW lines.
Version 2 can be activated by cheching the box in the settings of the indicator.
Special thanks from me to MaviliM for developing such a great indicator and giving my name
creator: @mavilim0732 on twitter
Here's the link to the complete list of all my indicators:
tr.tradingview.com
İndikatörü geliştiren: @mavilim0732 on twitter
ICHIMOKU MTFMultiple Time Frame Version of Ichimoku Kinko Hyo Indicator.
Created in 1940's by Goichi Hosoda withe the help of University students in Japan.
Ichimoku is one of the best trend following indicators that works nearly perfect in all markets and time frames.
Ichimoku is originally an built in indicator in Tradingview but there are some problems like:
the indicator hast 5 lines but you can change only 4 parameters in the settings menu of Tradingview Charts which you could only control 3 of the lines effectively. A second problem is that Tradingview preferred to use English titles for the ICHIMOKU lines instead of giving them the most common original Japanese ones. (So I rewrite the indicator)
Kijun Sen (blue line): Also called standard line or base line, this is calculated by averaging the highest high and the lowest low for the past 26 periods.
Tenkan Sen (red line): This is also known as the turning line and is derived by averaging the highest high and the lowest low for the past nine periods.
Chikou Span (Plum line): This is called the lagging line. It is today’s closing price plotted 26 periods behind.
Senkou SpanA (green line): The first Senkou line is calculated by averaging the Tenkan Sen and the Kijun Sen and plotted 26 periods ahead.
Senkou SpanB (purple line):
The second Senkou line is determined by averaging the highest high and the lowest low for the past 52 periods and plotted 26 periods ahead.
PERSONALLY I ADVISE YOU TO USE ICHIMOKU WITH DEAFULT LENGTHS (9,26,26,52,26) IN ORDER FOR STOCK MARKETS AND FOREX MARKETS
FOR CRYPTO YOU'D BETTER USE:
10,30,30,60,30 OR 20,60,60,120,60
THE TRICKY THING IS THAT KEEPING THE 1-3-3-6-3 RATIO CONSTANT IS NECESSARY
Here's a link of my Youtube video explaining ICHIMOKU but unfortunately only in TURKISH:
www.youtube.com
Developed by: Goichi Hosoda
Here's the link to a complete list of all my indicators:
tr.tradingview.com
Ichimoku kullanımı anlattığım detaylı video serisini linkten izleyebilirsiniz:
www.youtube.com
İndikatörü geliştiren: Goichi Hosoda
DARVAS BOX MTFMULTIPLE TIME FRAME VERSION OF DARVAS BOX:
You can view different time frame values of Darvas Box levels on any chart
What Is the Darvas Box?
The Darvas Box strategy was developed by Nicholas Darvas. Aside from being a well known dancer, he began trading stock in the 1950s. Based on his success in trading, he was approached to write a book on his strategy. The book, “How I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock Market,” outlines his rather simple approach … simple once you understand the basic concepts and rationale of the strategy.
Darvas Box is an indicator that simply draws lines along highs and lows, and then adjusts them as new highs and lows form. The indicator is available on many trading platforms, such as Thinkorswim. Traders may wish to draw their own boxes though, based on recent highs and lows; Darvas was able to do so (based on telegram quotes) more than half a century ago.
Darvas Box Rules
I shall not follow advisory services.
I shall be cautious of broker advice.
I shall ignore Wall Street sayings or truisms, no matter how ancient or revered.
I shall only trade stocks on major exchanges with adequate volume .
I shall not listen to (or trade off of) rumors or tips, no matter how well researched they may sound.
I will use a sound strategy instead of gamble…I must study this strategy (originally this approach was fundamental analysis , which didn’t work for him, so he developed his Darvas Box trading method).
I will hold one position for longer, as opposed to juggling a bunch of positions for a short period of time.
Darvas looked for increasing volume when selecting stocks to trade; this alerted him to stocks that were being accumulated and were likely to see strong trends.
Darvas believed in buying stocks that presented an upper box limit breakout, but also had an upward Earnings trend. This was especially the case when the major indexes had experienced a decline.
When an upper box limit is broken, buy. From his book, the entry price was usually about 1 to 2% above the upper box limit.
If you enter a trade and the price proceeds to drop out of the new box, and back into the old box, exit the trade.
Entry and stop loss orders should be set in advance, so trades aren’t missed and risk is controlled.
Place, and trail the stop loss order to below the low of the most recent box. This initial stop loss was pretty tight, because Darvas assumed when a price broke out of an old box, it was entering a new box. Therefore, the stop was placed just below the high of old box which was just broken (low of new box).
Record trades, including reasons why you entered and exited.
General conditions of the market must favor buying. Don’t buy stocks when the major indexes are in a bear market, or when volume is flat or declining.
If you are stopped out, but the price moves back into the higher box again providing another buy signal, buy again, using the same stop loss location.
Since the stop is being trailed up, more funds can be added on each consecutive breakout.
The Bottom Line
Nicholas Darvas was a dancer, but committed a great deal of time to developing and then mastering his stock trading method. It’s a trend following method based on breakouts to higher boxes. Risk is controlled by placing a stop below new higher boxes as they form. During choppy conditions the strategy won’t be profitable. This is why Darvas also attempted to only trade stocks with increasing volume and rising Earnings . Trading his method requires a lot of discipline, but can produce big profits when strong trends develop.
source: traderhq.com
Creator: Nicholas DARVAS
Here's the link to a complete list of all my indicators:
tr.tradingview.com
Şimdiye kadar paylaştığım indikatörlerin tam listesi için: tr.tradingview.com
Bollinger Bands MTFMultiple Time Frame version of Bollinger Bands volatility indicator.
Developed by John Bollinger @bbands on Twitter
Here's the link to a complete list of all my indicators:
tr.tradingview.com
İndikatörü geliştiren: John Bollinger @bbands
Auto Fibonacci Retracement Levels MTFMulti Time Frame version of Auto Fibonacci Retracement Levels Indicator
Now you can see daily Fibo Retracement levels on any time frame
This indicator/tool (Auto Fibo) draws Fibonacci Retracement Levels automatically on any chart.
The algorithm of the Indicator Plots the extreme points and puts the retracement levels in order by itself with 100% sensitivity.
The key point is that to arrange the length of the "lookback bars" to arrange the correct extreme points.
Like the other auto plotting tools, the levels can change when the time frame of the chart changes, in contrast with manually drawn Fibo levels.
In technical analysis , a Fibonacci retracement is created by taking two extreme points (usually a major peak and trough) on a stock chart and dividing the vertical distance by the key Fibonacci ratios of 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8% and 100%.
Trailing Resistance MTFTRAILING RESISTANCE INDICATOR is a helpful tool for traders to help one of the common problems that they face: where to buy/sell?
by using trailing resistance you can easily decide and see possible upward movements and understand if you are in a safe zone.
Using Trailing Resistance is just simple:
Go long/ Buy when price crosses above the indicator,
Stay on short position if prices are below the indicator.
The indicator is calculated from previous Lows and doesn't the value won't change until prices makes higher lows.
Multiple Time Frame Version of Trailing Stop Loss Indicator
Trailing Stop Loss Indicator by KıvanÇ fr3762
TRAILING STOP LOSS INDICATOR is a helpful tool for traders to help one of the greatest problems that they face: where to sell?
by using trailing stop loss you can easily decide and see possible downward movements and understand if you are in a safe zone.
Using Trailing Stop Loss is just simple:
Go short/ Sell when price crosses down the indicator,
Stay on long position if prices are above the indicator.
The indicator is calculated from previous Lows and doesn't the value won't change until prices makes higher lows.
Trailing Stop Loss MTFMultiple Time Frame Version of Trailing Stop Loss Indicator
TRAILING STOP LOSS INDICATOR is a helpful tool for traders to help one of the greatest problems that they face: where to sell?
by using trailing stop loss you can easily decide and see possible downward movements and understand if you are in a safe zone.
Using Trailing Stop Loss is just simple:
Go short/ Sell when price crosses down the indicator,
Stay on long position if prices are above the indicator.
The indicator is calculated from previous Lows and doesn't the value won't change until prices makes higher lows.
TURKISH EXPLANATION:
İz Süren Stop Loss İndikatörü
Adım 1- bu günün düşük fiyatından geriye doğru, daha düşük fiyatlı bir günle karşılaşıncaya kadar yatay bir çizgi çizin
bu sizin birinci countback’ iniz olacak.
Adım 2- bu yeni düşük günün düşük fiyatından geriye doğru tekrar bir başka düşük güne gelene kadar yatay bir çizgi
çekin. Bu sizin ikinci countback’ iniz olacak.
Adım 3- bu ikinci düşük günün düşüğünden ileri bu günkü tarihe kadar yatay bir çizgi çekin bu sizin talimat
verdiğinizde stop-loss noktanız oluyor.
Kural 1- asla aşağıya doğru stop koymayın. Eğer yeni stop-loss noktanız öncekinden daha düşükse onu atıyorsunuz.
Bu kural asla bozulmamalı.
Kural 2- countback çizginiz üzerindeki aynı düşük fiyata denk gelen günleri yok sayın. İkinci contback çizginizi çekmek
için ilkinden daha düşük bir nokta bulmalısınız. Eğer aynı düşük fiyata sahip bir çubuğa denk gelirseniz daha düşüğünü
buluncaya kadar devam edin. Gerçekten hepsi bu kadar. Bu kuralları uygulayarak stop-loss noktamızı her yeni günün
datası eklendikçe uzatabiliriz.
drive.google.com
Tillson T3 Moving Average MTFMULTIPLE TIME FRAME version of Tillson T3 Moving Average Indicator
Developed by Tim Tillson, the T3 Moving Average is considered superior -1.60% to traditional moving averages as it is smoother, more responsive and thus performs better in ranging market conditions as well. However, it bears the disadvantage of overshooting the price as it attempts to realign itself to current market conditions.
It incorporates a smoothing technique which allows it to plot curves more gradual than ordinary moving averages and with a smaller lag. Its smoothness is derived from the fact that it is a weighted sum of a single EMA , double EMA , triple EMA and so on. When a trend is formed, the price action will stay above or below the trend during most of its progression and will hardly be touched by any swings. Thus, a confirmed penetration of the T3 MA and the lack of a following reversal often indicates the end of a trend.
The T3 Moving Average generally produces entry signals similar to other moving averages and thus is traded largely in the same manner. Here are several assumptions:
If the price action is above the T3 Moving Average and the indicator is headed upward, then we have a bullish trend and should only enter long trades (advisable for novice/intermediate traders). If the price is below the T3 Moving Average and it is edging lower, then we have a bearish trend and should limit entries to short. Below you can see it visualized in a trading platform.
Although the T3 MA is considered as one of the best swing following indicators that can be used on all time frames and in any market, it is still not advisable for novice/intermediate traders to increase their risk level and enter the market during trading ranges (especially tight ones). Thus, for the purposes of this article we will limit our entry signals only to such in trending conditions.
Once the market is displaying trending behavior, we can place with-trend entry orders as soon as the price pulls back to the moving average (undershooting or overshooting it will also work). As we know, moving averages are strong resistance/support levels, thus the price is more likely to rebound from them and resume its with-trend direction instead of penetrating it and reversing the trend.
And so, in a bull trend, if the market pulls back to the moving average, we can fairly safely assume that it will bounce off the T3 MA and resume upward momentum, thus we can go long. The same logic is in force during a bearish trend .
And last but not least, the T3 Moving Average can be used to generate entry signals upon crossing with another T3 MA with a longer trackback period (just like any other moving average crossover). When the fast T3 crosses the slower one from below and edges higher, this is called a Golden Cross and produces a bullish entry signal. When the faster T3 crosses the slower one from above and declines further, the scenario is called a Death Cross and signifies bearish conditions.
I Personally added a second T3 line with a volume factor of 0.618 (Fibonacci Ratio) and length of 3 (fibonacci number) which can be added by selecting the box in the input section. traders can combine the two lines to have Buy/Sell signals from the crosses.
Developed by Tim Tillson
MavilimW MTFMultiple Time Frame version of MavilimW
This Indicator plots smoothed weighted moving average combinations of various Fibonacci numbers
a great support and resistance for long term trading and confirmation
1- You can change the sensitivity of the indicator by changing the first two parameters
2- In the settings you can also add the original version by checking the "Show previous version" button
3- The indicator calculates Fibonacci series automatically when you change the two parameters
HINT: first parameter must be equal or less then second
some examples: 1,1 or 1,2 or 2,3 or even 5,5 and so on...
by increasing the parameters the indicator becomes less sensitive for buy and sell signals but will have high potential of becoming support or resistance line
by decreasing the parameters you can have more sensitive buy an sell signals which changes the color of the indicator.
MAVİLİMW İNDİKATÖRÜ TÜRKÇE ANLATIM VİDEO LİNK:
MavilimW indikatörün MTF (çoklu Zaman Aralıklı) versiyonu
YENİLİKLER:
1-HASSASİYETİ ARTIRILIP AZALTILABİLİR
2-TRADİNGVİEWDA ESKİ VERSİYON DA EKLENEBİLİR KUTUCUK İŞARETLENEREK
3-BELİRLEYECEĞİNİZ 2 PARAMETREYE GÖRE DEVAM EDEN FIBONACCI SERİSİNİ KENDİSİ OTOMATİK OLUŞTURUR.
UVTrader StratejiIf you see "AL" you can buy, If you see "SAT" you can sell. You can use all charts, but 4 H and 1 D charts are very well..
HIGH LOW by KIVANC fr3762Indicator plots the highest and lowest price levels in a certain period of user defined length EXCEPT LAST BAR!
the default value of bars counting back is 50 which can be optimized.
Kıvanç HL by MaviliM0732Kıvanç HL indicator is a useful tool to define RESISTANCE and SUPPORT levels by analyzing previous HIGH and LOW levels od fibonacci lengths.
There are 3 lines HIGH, LOW and their exact average MID line.
Each line could be a significant support and resistance level due to the price action.
Breakouts are very important when supported by volume and new highs are expected when upward breakouts take place.
Version 2 has 4 more levels of lines calculated with Fibonacci constants between the HIGH and LOW lines.
Version 2 can be activated by cheching the box in the settings of the indicator.
Special thanks from me to MaviliM for developing such a great indicator and giving my name
creator: @mavilim0732 on twitter
MOST by Anıl ÖZEKŞİMOST : Moving Stop Loss Indicator
Developed by economist Anıl ÖZEKŞİ for MATRİKS TRADER platform.
This indicator is like a trailing stop indicator but differs in two ways.
First, trailing stops often uses price bars to determine the stop level, but MOST uses an adjustable percent of the Exponential Moving Average of the price which smooths the sudden price moves.
The second thing is that MOST gives BUY and SELL signals instead of giving one way signals for price action.
MOST has an EMA and a trailing percent stop level of EMA that can be adjusted by changing the length of the EMA and %percent of the stop level.
BUY when ExMoV crosses above MOST
LONG CONDITION when ExMov is above MOST
SELL whenExMov crosses below MOST
SHORT CONDITION when ExMov is below MOST
Developed by Anıl ÖZEKŞİ teknikanalizsanati.com
Average Directional Movement Index Rating ADXR by KIVANÇ fr3762Average Directional Movement Rating quantifies momentum change in the ADX . It is calculated by adding two values of ADX (the current value and a value n periods back), then dividing by two. This additional smoothing makes the ADXR slightly less responsive than ADX . The interpretation is the same as the ADX ; the higher the value, the stronger the trend.
The ADXR , being a smoothed version of ADX , and can be used similarly to the ADX in the three rule system discussed on the ADX section..
The ADXR is a measure of the spread between the Directional Indicators ( +DI and -DI ). When the ADXR is declining, it's not advised to use a trend following system. However, a rising ADXR signals that the dominant trend is likely to continue. A rising ADXR , with both the ADXR and DI+ above the D- indicates a strengthening bullish market. The scan syntax needed to represent this condition would be...
ADXR > DIMINUS AND DIPLUS > DIMINUS AND ADXR > ADXR .1
A rising ADXR , with both the ADXR and DI- above DI+ indicates a strengthening bearish trend . The scan syntax needed to represent this condition would be...
ADXR > DIPLUS AND DIMINUS > DIPLUS AND ADXR > ADXR .1
If the ADXR has been below both DI+ and DI- but has begun to rise a new market trend is emerging. The scan syntax needed to represent this condition would be...
ADXR < DIPLUS AND ADXR < DIMINUS AND ADXR > ADXR .1
IMPORTANT NOTICE: USERS CAN ADD ADX DI+ and DI- indicators by checking the box in the settings of the indicator.
Developed by J.Welles Wilder
ÖNEMLİ BİLGİ: KULLANICILAR ADX , DI- ve DI+ indikatörlerini de ayarlar bölümündeki kutucukları işaretleyerek sayfaya ekleyebilirler.
Moving Average Percent Difference by KIVANC fr3762Percent Difference between varios moving averages like sma , ema , wma , vwma and Hull MA and price to measure volatility and indicate crosses better.
1=SMA, 2=EMA, 3=WMA, 4=VWMA, 5=HullMA
Moving average type can be selected from the settings of the indicator.
the default value for the length of the moving averages taken as 50.
Author: KıvanÇ @fr3762 on twitter (tweets are only in TURKISH)
MAPD Fiyat ve çeşitli hareketli ortalamalar arası yüzde değeri hesaplamakta kullanılır.
indikatörle fiyatın kesişimlerini daha yi görmek ve bir çeşit volatilite ölçümü için de kullanılır.
Hareketli ortalamalar için varsayılan değer 50 bar olarak seçilmiştir/değiştirilebilir.
1=SMA, 2=EMA, 3=WMA, 4=VWMA, 5=HullMA olarak seçilebilir
İndikatörü geliştiren: Tim Tillson
Auto Fibonacci Retracament Levels by KIVANÇ fr3762This indicator/tool (Auto Fibo) draws Fibonacci Retracement Levels automatically on qny chart.
The algorithm of the Indicator Plots the extreme points and puts the retracement levels in order by itself with 100% sensitivity.
The key point is that to arrange the length of the "lookback bars" to arrange the correct extreme points.
Like the other auto plotting tools, the levels can change when the time frame of the chart changes, in contrast with manually drawn Fibo levels.
In technical analysis , a Fibonacci retracement is created by taking two extreme points (usually a major peak and trough) on a stock chart and dividing the vertical distance by the key Fibonacci ratios of 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8% and 100%.
WILDER'S Moving Average by fr3762 KIVANCThe Wilder’s Moving Average indicator (Wilder’s Smoothed Moving Average ) was developed by Welles Wilder and introduced in his 1978 book, “New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems.” Mr. Wilder did not use the standard EMA formula; instead, the following formula is used: EMA = Input * K + EMA * (1-K), where K = 2 / (N+1). Then to find the Wilder’s Moving Average, the following calculation is performed: Input * K + EMA * (1-K), where K =1/N.
Type to use
Moving averages are commonly used to identify trends and reversals as well as identifying support and resistance levels. Moving averages such the WMA and EMA , which are more sensitive to recent prices (experience less lag with price) will turn before an SMA . They are therefore more suitable for dynamic trades, which are reactive to short term price movements. Moving averages such as the SMA move more slowly providing valuable information on the long dominant trend. They can however be prone to giving late signals causing the trader to miss significant parts of the price movement.
Trade Signals
Moving Average Crossovers: Moving average crossovers is a term applied when more than one moving average is used to generate a trade signal where traders will act when the shorter term moving average crosses the longer term moving average. A bullish crossover occurs when the shorter term moving average crosses above the longer term moving average (golden cross). A bearish crossover occurs where the shorter term moving average crosses below the longer term moving average (dead cross).
Price crossovers: A Price crossover is a term applied when a signal is generated where the price crosses a moving average. Bullish signals are given when the price moves above the moving average, bearish signals are given when the price moves below the moving average. Crossover trades are more likely to enjoy success when the moving average slopes are in the direction of the trade.
Support and Resistance: Moving averages can also act as a support level in an uptrend and resistance levels in a downtrend. If the average is widely followed orders in favour of the trend often cluster around the average. As markets are often driven by emotion and many players trade counter to the trend expect overshoots, to this extent the average should be used to identify support and resistance zones rather than exact levels.
from: mahifx.com
Developed by WELLES WILDER
Heikin Ashi Smoothed (yasinipek) by KIVANC fr3762Heikin Ashi Smoothed Strategy
A trend trading forex system composed of the Smoothed Heiken Ashi candlestick indicator and moving averages. It works best on the 1 hour charts and higher time frames.
buy when blue line crosses above red
conversely sell when red line crosses above blue
Author: Yasin İpek @yasinipek83 on twitter / www.yasinipek.com & KıvanÇ @fr3762 on twitter (tweets are only in TURKISH)
ICHIMOKU Kinko Hyo by KIVANC fr3762Created in 1940's by Goichi Hosoda withe the help of University students in Japan.
Ichimoku is one of the best trend following indicators that works nearly perfect in all markets and time frames.
Ichimoku is originally an built in indicator in Tradingview but there are some problems like:
the indicator hast 5 lines but you can change only 4 parameters in the settings menu of Tradingview Charts which you could only control 3 of the lines effectively. A second problem is that Tradingview preferred to use English titles for the ICHIMOKU lines instead of giving them the most common original Japanese ones. (So I rewrite the indicator)
Kijun Sen (blue line): Also called standard line or base line, this is calculated by averaging the highest high and the lowest low for the past 26 periods.
Tenkan Sen (red line): This is also known as the turning line and is derived by averaging the highest high and the lowest low for the past nine periods.
Chikou Span (Plum line): This is called the lagging line. It is today’s closing price plotted 26 periods behind.
Senkou SpanA (green line): The first Senkou line is calculated by averaging the Tenkan Sen and the Kijun Sen and plotted 26 periods ahead.
Senkou SpanB (purple line):
The second Senkou line is determined by averaging the highest high and the lowest low for the past 52 periods and plotted 26 periods ahead.
PERSONALLY I ADVISE YOU TO USE ICHIMOKU WITH DEAFULT LENGTHS (9,26,26,52,26) IN ORDER FOR STOCK MARKETS AND FOREX MARKETS
FOR CRYPTO YOU'D BETTER USE:
10,30,30,60,30 OR 20,60,60,120,60
THE TRICKY THING IS THAT KEEPING THE 1-3-3-6-3 RATIO CONSTANT IS NECESSARY
Here's a link of my Youtube video explaining ICHIMOKU but unfortunately only in TURKISH:
www.youtube.com
Developed by: Goichi Hosoda
TrendStop by mavilim0732 and KIVANC fr3762TREND STOP is a trend following and Stop Loss indicator.
Prices are on trend after Green line suddenly crossing below prices, conversely bearish after crossing above...
The absolute Stop Level is the red line.
Macd and also Directional indicator signals considered as buy signals in calculating the Trend Stop indicator.
ALSO users can change the 21 Period calculation of the indicator between EMA and the default option of VWAP .
creator: @mavilim0732 on twitter
DARVAS BOX by KIVANÇ fr3762What Is the Darvas Box?
The Darvas Box strategy was developed by Nicholas Darvas. Aside from being a well known dancer, he began trading stock in the 1950s. Based on his success in trading, he was approached to write a book on his strategy. The book, “How I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock Market,” outlines his rather simple approach … simple once you understand the basic concepts and rationale of the strategy.
Darvas Box is an indicator that simply draws lines along highs and lows, and then adjusts them as new highs and lows form. The indicator is available on many trading platforms, such as Thinkorswim. Traders may wish to draw their own boxes though, based on recent highs and lows; Darvas was able to do so (based on telegram quotes) more than half a century ago.
Darvas Box Rules
I shall not follow advisory services.
I shall be cautious of broker advice.
I shall ignore Wall Street sayings or truisms, no matter how ancient or revered.
I shall only trade stocks on major exchanges with adequate volume .
I shall not listen to (or trade off of) rumors or tips, no matter how well researched they may sound.
I will use a sound strategy instead of gamble…I must study this strategy (originally this approach was fundamental analysis , which didn’t work for him, so he developed his Darvas Box trading method).
I will hold one position for longer, as opposed to juggling a bunch of positions for a short period of time.
Darvas looked for increasing volume when selecting stocks to trade; this alerted him to stocks that were being accumulated and were likely to see strong trends.
Darvas believed in buying stocks that presented an upper box limit breakout, but also had an upward Earnings trend. This was especially the case when the major indexes had experienced a decline.
When an upper box limit is broken, buy. From his book, the entry price was usually about 1 to 2% above the upper box limit.
If you enter a trade and the price proceeds to drop out of the new box, and back into the old box, exit the trade.
Entry and stop loss orders should be set in advance, so trades aren’t missed and risk is controlled.
Place, and trail the stop loss order to below the low of the most recent box. This initial stop loss was pretty tight, because Darvas assumed when a price broke out of an old box, it was entering a new box. Therefore, the stop was placed just below the high of old box which was just broken (low of new box).
Record trades, including reasons why you entered and exited.
General conditions of the market must favor buying. Don’t buy stocks when the major indexes are in a bear market, or when volume is flat or declining.
If you are stopped out, but the price moves back into the higher box again providing another buy signal, buy again, using the same stop loss location.
Since the stop is being trailed up, more funds can be added on each consecutive breakout.
The Bottom Line
Nicholas Darvas was a dancer, but committed a great deal of time to developing and then mastering his stock trading method. It’s a trend following method based on breakouts to higher boxes. Risk is controlled by placing a stop below new higher boxes as they form. During choppy conditions the strategy won’t be profitable. This is why Darvas also attempted to only trade stocks with increasing volume and rising Earnings . Trading his method requires a lot of discipline, but can produce big profits when strong trends develop.
source: traderhq.com
Creator: Nicholas DARVAS
