Guide
How does the STD-Filtered, Gaussian-Kernel-Weighted Moving Average BT [Loxx] strategy work ?
The STD-Filtered, Gaussian-Kernel-Weighted Moving Average BT [Loxx] strategy incorporates a specialized moving average that emphasizes current price data through a Gaussian kernel function. This technique aims to predict current bar values rather than past prices, useful for live trading scenarios.
- The strategy utilizes "True Range Double" for advanced ATR and ATR smoothing, tackling volatility skew.
- It offers configurable options for 1-2 take profits, stop-loss levels, and has a mechanism ensuring signals do not exist on the same candle as entry—signals are delayed by one candle.
- Integration with its INDICATOR counterpart is essential for alerts and signals, with an important distinction that strategies will not paint "L" or "S" signals until the entry occurs, avoiding repainting on the current candle.
- Backtest periods can be defined by setting specific dates.
- Understanding the impact of Heikin-Ashi candles is crucial, with the ability to switch between default standard candles and Heikin-Ashi in the source selection.
- This is a computational-heavy strategy and requires thorough research for proper application, ensuring traders understand its mathematical nature.
- The Gaussian kernel function employed is part of non-parametric regression, fulfilling criteria such as symmetry, an integral of one, and non-negative values, and is utilized for its smoothing capabilities governed by bandwidth.