Flux Charts SFX Algo (Premium)Flux Charts SFX Algo indicator is a comprehensive and sophisticated all-in-one toolkit designed to cater to all the technical analysis needs of traders. Developed and designed by Russell W., head developer at Flux Charts.
The Flux Charts SFX Algo indicator stands apart with its unique ability to seamlessly integrate with various forms of technical analysis, while also offering the option to function as a standalone toolkit adaptable to any trading style. The indicator has been designed to take into account the dynamic nature of market conditions, ensuring that every feature included remains relevant, reliable, and effective.
Traders have countless possibilities when utilizing this indicator, allowing for the exploration and analysis of an array of cutting-edge features over time. This enables traders to selectively employ the features that align best with their individual trading styles and build a personal trading strategy.
The Flux Charts SFX Algo indicator is set to revolutionize the way traders approach technical analysis, providing them with the tools and insights needed to navigate complex financial markets with confidence and precision.
Flux Charts SFX Algo works in all markets (stocks, crypto, forex, futures, bonds, options, etc) and has many features including:
Buy signals (Not to be followed blindly)
Sell signals (Not to be followed blindly)
Buy & Sell Signal Ratings (Higher rating doesn't necessarily mean a "better" signal)
Algorithm Weighting Customization
Algorithm Sensitivity Customization
Algorithm Signal Strength Filter
Take Profit signals
Take Profit Retest signals
Take Profit Level Optimization
Trend Candle Coloring
Volatility Bands
+ more
What it does
The indicator uses an Adjusted Weighted majority algorithm to generate "buy" and "sell" signals. The algorithm takes into account several market metrics and weights them based on their recent performance. How far back the algorithm checks is based on the “Time Weighting” setting. This allows users to choose between having more data points or having more recency bias within the algorithm, but less data to decipher.
How it works and what differentiates it
There are many popular strategies in the market all of which go in and out of successful periods. The SFX algorithm effectively uses popular indicators or "experts" and weights them using a period decided through the "Time Weighting" Setting. The "experts" include popular indicators that cover Momenutmn, ATR trends, and EMA trends. Adjusted Weighted Majority typically weighs only through binary events however the SFX also uses a dynamic system to punish larger losses. The total weighting is then used to confirm a signal is agreeing with the most successful "experts" or indicators within the time period. This effectively will filter poor signals during periods of underperformance compared to other indicators and the converse during performant periods.
This weighting algorithm was inspired by the Princeton University lecture "Multiplicative Weight Algorithm" by Sanjeev Arora!
Usage
CME_MINI:ES1! 3 minute timeframe, July 7 2023.
Indicator Settings: (Sensitivity: 70, Signal Strength: 40, Time Weighting: Recent Trends)
The star-rated signals show the strength of the signals based on our weighting system
The colored candles (green & red) simplify the market into basic uptrends/downtrends
The volatility bands show areas of potential reversals
The volatility bands also show potential breakouts (Tight bands = consolidation, which could lead to an impulsive move)
The take profit signals suggest areas where profits should be taken in a trade
Settings and their Usage
Algorithm Settings Explained
Sensitivity determines how frequently signals appear. A higher sensitivity would lead to more frequent signals (Buy & Sell) appearing on your chart
Signal Strength helps filter out low-rated signals based on our Stochastic Weighting Algorithm. A higher signal strength will lead to fewer signals on your chart. A higher-rated signal doesn't necessarily make it a better signal than a lower-rated signal.
Time Weighting allows you to choose how much historic data you want the indicator to use when interpreting data for the signals. There are three options to choose from including:
- Recent Trends
- Mixed Trends
- Longterm Trends
Using the "Recent Trends" option will only use recent market data when looking at the market metrics our algorithm uses for generating "Buy" and "Sell" signals. Thus, there will be a recency bias which means the metrics the algorithm is weighing more heavily have recently performed well.
Using the "Longterm Trends" option will use more historic market data when looking at the market metrics our algorithm uses. This will give more data points for the algorithm to use, but it won't count for recent performances, but rather an overall performance in the past. Thus, if one metric has been doing poorly recently, it will still receive the same weight, even though it was performing well at the start of our lookback period for data.
Using the "Mixed Trends" option will give you a choice that is in between these two options. This will give you a good balance between having enough data points for market metrics, while also sustaining a good bit of market recency bias.
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Wick-to-Body Ratio Trend Forecast | Flux ChartsThe Wick-to-Body Ratio Trend Forecast Indicator aims to forecast potential movements following the last closed candle using the wick-to-body ratio. The script identifies those candles within the loopback period with a ratio matching that of the last closed candle and provides an analysis of their trends.
➡️ USAGE
Wick-to-body ratios can be used in many strategies. The most common use in stock trading is to discern bullish or bearish sentiment. This indicator extends candle ratios, revealing previous patterns that follow a candle with a similar ratio. The most basic use of this indicator is the single forecast line.
➡️ FORECASTING SYSTEM
This line displays a compilation of the averages of all the previous trends resulting from those historical candles with a matching ratio. It shows the average movements of the trends as well as the 'strength' of the trend. The 'strength' of the trend is a gradient that is blue when the trend deviates more from the average and red when it deviates less.
Chart: AMEX:SPY 30 min; Indicator Settings: Loopback 700, Previous Trends ON
The color-coded deviation is visible in this image of the indicator with the default settings (except for Forecast Lines > Previous Trends ), and the trend line grows bluer as the past patterns deviate more.
➡️ ADAPTIVE ACCEPTABLE RANGE
The algorithm looks back at every candle within the loopback period to find candles that match the last closed candle. The algorithm adaptively changes the acceptable range to which a candle can differ from the ratio of the last closed candle. The algorithm will never have more than 15 historical points used, as it will lower its sensitivity before it reaches that point.
Chart: BITSTAMP:BTCUSD 5 min; Indicator Settings: Loopback 700
Here is the BTC chart on 7/6/23 with default settings except for the loopback period at 700.
Chart: BITSTAMP:BTCUSD 5 min; Indicator Settings: Loopback 200
Here is the exact same chart with a loopback period of 200. While the first ratio for both is the same, a new ratio is revealed for the chart with a loopback of only 200 because the adaptive range is adjusted in the algorithm to find an acceptable number of reference points. Note the table in the top right however, while the algorithm adapts the acceptable range between the current ratio and historical ones to find reference points, there is a threshold at which candles will be considered too inaccurate to be considered. This prevents meaningless associations between candles due to a particularly rare ratio. This threshold can be adjusted in the settings through "Default Accuracy".
