Guide
How does the Donchian Trend V1 strategy work ?
The Donchian Trend V1 strategy is a trend-following approach that utilizes the Donchian Channels indicator to identify potential entry and exit points in a security. The Donchian Channels are formed by taking the highest high and lowest low prices over a specified period and plotting them as upper and lower channels around the current price. The width of the channels indicates market volatility.
In this strategy, the Donchian Channels are used as a trend filter. When the price is above the upper channel, it suggests an uptrend, and when the price is below the lower channel, it indicates a downtrend. The length of the Donchian Channels determines the look-back period for identifying high and low prices.
To refine the signals, the strategy also employs two moving averages: a fast moving average (MA5) and a slow moving average (MA45). A buy signal is generated when the fast moving average crosses above the slow moving average, indicating an upward trend. Conversely, a sell signal is generated when the fast moving average crosses below the slow moving average, indicating a downward trend.
The strategy has been backtested with historical price data and has shown promising results in terms of net profit, profit factor, and Sharpe ratio. However, it should be tested and validated further before using real money. Various updates and additions, such as EMA, price-based trailing stop loss, and MACD as a trend filter, have been made to enhance profitability and minimize drawdown.
Note: The strategy is for educational and research purposes only and should not be used for real money trading without proper testing and validation.