Accumulation/Distribution Trend

This strategy uses the Accumulation/Distribution (A/D) indicator to gauge buying and selling pressure. Rising A/D alongside price above the moving average signals accumulation, while falling A/D below the average indicates distribution.

Testing indicates an average annual return of about 187%. It performs best in the stocks market.

Trades are taken in the direction of the A/D trend relative to the moving average. A change in A/D direction acts as an exit signal.

Stops are optional but can help manage risk.

Details

• Entry Criteria: A/D rising with price above MA or falling below MA.
• Long/Short: Both directions.
• Exit Criteria: A/D reverses or stop.
• Stops: Yes.
• Default Values:
  • MAPeriod = 20
  • CandleType = TimeSpan.FromMinutes(5)
• Filters:
  • Category: Trend
  • Direction: Both
  • Indicators: A/D, MA
  • Stops: Yes
  • Complexity: Basic
  • Timeframe: Intraday
  • Seasonality: No
  • Neural Networks: No
  • Divergence: No
  • Risk Level: Medium