Infinite Impulse Response Filter ForLoop [InvestorUnknown]

29 jun

Overview


The Infinite Impulse Response Filter ForLoop indicator is designed for seeking quick and accurate trend identification. Leveraging the Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) filter technique, this indicator provides fast and responsive signals to aid in market timing and trend following.

User Inputs

• Start and End Lengths: Define the range of lengths over which the IIRF values are calculated.
  
• Moving Average Type: Choose from EMA, SMA, WMA, VWMA, or TMA for trend smoothing.
  
• Moving Average Length: Specify the length for the chosen MA type.
  
• Calculation Source: Select the price data used for calculations (default is close price).
  

Signal Calculation

Signal Mode (sigmode): Determines the type of signal generated by the indicator. Options are "Fast", "Slow", "Thresholds Crossing", and "Fast Threshold".
1. Slow: is a simple crossing of the midline (0).
2. Fast: positive signal depends if the current MA > MA or MA is above 0.99, negative signals comes if MA < MA or MA is below -0.99.
3. Thresholds Crossing: simple ta.crossover and ta.crossunder of the user defined threshold for Long and Short.
4. Fast Threshold: signal changes if the value of MA changes by more than user defined threshold against the current signal

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Visualization Settings

• Bull Color (colup): The color used to indicate bullish signals.
  
• Bear Color (coldn): The color used to indicate bearish signals.
  
• Color Bars (barcol): Option to color the bars based on the signal.
  

Custom function

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Important Considerations

Rapid Signal Response: The IIRF ForLoop is designed to provide very fast trend signals, making it suitable for short-term trading and quick decision-making.
Complementary Tool: While powerful, the IIRF ForLoop should be used in conjunction with other indicators and market analysis techniques to confirm signals and improve trading accuracy.

Conclusion

The Infinite Impulse Response Filter ForLoop indicator is a highly responsive and flexible tool that can significantly enhance your trading strategy. Its ability to quickly identify trends and generate signals based on various moving average types and customizable thresholds makes it invaluable for active traders. For the best results, use this indicator alongside other technical analysis tools to confirm signals and ensure robust trading decisions.