Strategy combining VWAP and Volume indicators. Buys/sells on VWAP breakouts confirmed by above-average volume.
This strategy references VWAP to gauge value and requires volume confirmation before trades. The idea is to join moves backed by strong participation.
Intraday traders focused on volume metrics can employ this method. Losses are trimmed via an ATR-based stop.
Entry Criteria:
Long: Close < VWAP && Volume > AvgVolume * VolumeThreshold
Short: Close > VWAP && Volume > AvgVolume * VolumeThreshold
[]Long/Short: Both
[]Exit Criteria:
Price crosses back through VWAP
[]Stops: Percent-based using StopLossPercent
[]Default Values:
VolumePeriod = 20
VolumeThreshold = 1.5m
StopLossPercent = 2.0m
CandleType = TimeSpan.FromMinutes(5).TimeFrame()
[*]Filters:
Category: Mean reversion
Direction: Both
Indicators: VWAP, Volume
Stops: Yes
Complexity: Intermediate
Timeframe: Mid-term
Seasonality: No
Neural Networks: No
Divergence: No
Risk Level: Medium