Hurst Exponent Volatility Filter

The Hurst Exponent Volatility Filter strategy uses the Hurst alongside volatility filters. It enters trades only when specified conditions align.

Testing indicates an average annual return of about 163%. It performs best in the stocks market.

Signals require the indicator to surpass a threshold while volatility meets predefined criteria. Positions can be long or short with built-in stops.

Designed for traders who value risk control, the strategy exits as soon as the indicator mean reverts or volatility shifts. Initial setting HurstPeriod = 100.

Details

• Entry Criteria: Indicator crosses back toward mean.
• Long/Short: Both directions.
• Exit Criteria: Indicator reverts to average.
• Stops: Yes.
• Default Values:
  • HurstPeriod = 100
  • MAPeriod = 20
  • ATRPeriod = 14
  • StopLoss = 2.0m
  • CandleType = TimeSpan.FromMinutes(5)
• Filters:
  • Category: Mean Reversion
  • Direction: Both
  • Indicators: Hurst
  • Stops: Yes
  • Complexity: Intermediate
  • Timeframe: Short-term
  • Seasonality: No
  • Neural Networks: No
  • Divergence: No
  • Risk Level: Medium