Historical VolatilityHistorical Volatility Indicator with Custom Trading Sessions
Overview
This indicator calculates **annualized Historical Volatility (HV)** using logarithmic returns and standard deviation. Unlike standard HV indicators, this version allows you to **customize trading sessions and holidays** for different markets, ensuring accurate volatility calculations for options pricing and risk management.
Key Features
✅ Custom Trading Sessions - Define multiple trading sessions per day with precise start/end times
✅ Multiple Markets Support - Pre-configured for US, Russian, European, and crypto markets
✅ Clearing Periods Handling - Account for intraday clearing breaks
✅ Flexible Calendar - Set trading days per year for different countries
✅ All Timeframes - Works correctly on intraday, daily, weekly, and monthly charts
✅ Info Table - Optional display showing calculation parameters
How It Works
The indicator uses the classical volatility formula:
σ_annual = σ_period × √(periods per year)
Where:
- σ_period = Standard deviation of logarithmic returns over the specified period
- Periods per year = Calculated based on actual trading time (not calendar time)
Calculation Method
1. Computes log returns: ln(close / close )
2. Calculates standard deviation over the lookback period
3. Annualizes using the square root rule with accurate period count
4. Displays as percentage
Settings
Calculation
- Period (default: 10) - Lookback period for volatility calculation
Trading Schedule
- Trading Days Per Year (default: 252) - Number of actual trading days
- USA: 252
- Russia: 247-250
- Europe: 250-253
- Crypto (24/7): 365
- Trading Sessions - Define trading hours in format: `hh:mm:ss-hh:mm:ss, hh:mm:ss-hh:mm:ss`
Display
- Show Info Table - Shows calculation parameters in real-time
Market Presets
United States (NYSE/NASDAQ)
Trading Sessions: 09:30:00-16:00:00
Trading Days Per Year: 252
Trading Minutes Per Day: 390
Russia (MOEX)
Trading Sessions: 10:00:00-14:00:00, 14:05:00-18:40:00
Trading Days Per Year: 248
Trading Minutes Per Day: 515
Europe (LSE)
Trading Sessions: 08:00:00-16:30:00
Trading Days Per Year: 252
Trading Minutes Per Day: 510
Germany (XETRA)
Trading Sessions: 09:00:00-17:30:00
Trading Days Per Year: 252
Trading Minutes Per Day: 510
Cryptocurrency (24/7)
Trading Sessions: 00:00:00-23:59:59
Trading Days Per Year: 365
Trading Minutes Per Day: 1440
Use Cases
Options Trading
- Compare HV vs IV - Historical volatility compared to implied volatility helps identify mispriced options
- Volatility mean reversion - Identify when volatility is unusually high or low
- Straddle/strangle selection - Choose optimal strikes based on historical movement
Risk Management
- Position sizing - Adjust position size based on current volatility
- Stop-loss placement - Set stops based on expected price movement
- Portfolio volatility - Monitor individual asset volatility contribution
Market Analysis
- Regime identification - Detect transitions between low and high volatility environments
- Cross-market comparison - Compare volatility across different assets and markets
Why Accurate Trading Hours Matter
Standard HV indicators assume 24-hour trading or use simplified day counts, leading to significant errors in annualized volatility:
- 5-minute chart error : Can be off by 50%+ if using wrong period count
- Options pricing impact : Even 2-3% HV error affects option values substantially
- Intraday vs overnight : Correctly excludes non-trading periods
This indicator ensures your HV calculations match the methodology used in professional options pricing models.
Technical Notes
- Uses actual trading minutes, not calendar days
- Handles multiple clearing periods within a single trading day
- Properly scales volatility across all timeframes
- Logarithmic returns for more accurate volatility measurement
- Compatible with Pine Script v6
Author Notes: This indicator was designed specifically for options traders who need precise volatility measurements across different global markets. The customizable trading sessions ensure your HV calculations align with actual market hours and industry-standard options pricing models.
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Lakshmi - Vajra Energy Signal (VES)Vajra Energy Signal (VES) is an advanced volume analysis indicator that detects energy accumulated inside the market.
When assessing the strength of trading activity, conventional practice looks at the magnitude of volume; VES is designed with the understanding that the same volume can have different meanings depending on the price range.
VES analyzes the complex relationship between price movement and volume with a proprietary algorithm and can detect internal market activities that are invisible from surface‑level price action, visualizing the characteristic whereby the value rises before a breakout.
In other words, VES views the market as an “energy system.” In the energy accumulation phase, relatively high volume occurs relative to the price range, and in the energy release phase, the stored energy is emitted as high volatility in price, that is, a breakout—this is the core concept on which VES is established.
⚡️ Basic Demonstration
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As you can see in the image above, VES simply displays the highs and lows of energy stored in the market as a thin line in a separate panel.
It is easy for traders to understand its intuitive patterns: it rises when hidden buying accumulation or selling activity continue and sink when a price breakout occurs. It can be applied across symbols and markets (stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies, spot, and futures). While reducing clutter in price scale labels, it also supports dynamic autoscaling.
⚡️ Practical Usage
VES is expected to be used for the following purposes.
- Entry signal
When the VES value continues to rise—i.e., during energy accumulation—it can be considered on standby for a breakout. After a breakout, a trader can confirm the trend direction and enter.
- Exit signal
If the VES value rises during a trend, consider the possibility of a reversal and consider taking profits.
- Risk management
If the VES value remains elevated for a long period, regard it as increased market uncertainty and an approaching breakout; adopt a cautious trading strategy to prepare for higher volatility and adjust position size.
For example, in the BINANCE:SOLUSDT daily chart below, VES clearly shows how it functions in short‑term trading.
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In September 2023, when the price was moving around 20 USDT, VES formed frequent small spikes. These early spikes suggest that market participants were still in a wait‑and‑see mode and that small‑scale accumulation was being conducted intermittently.
A decisive change came in early October 2023. While the price still stagnated in the 20–25 USDT range, VES suddenly formed a huge spike. The scale of this spike was far larger than those in September 2023, clearly suggesting that hidden substantial trading activities by large investors had begun.
In mid‑October 2023, the price began to rise. It climbed stepwise from 25 USDT to 40 USDT, then to 60 USDT and 75 USDT, and then surged to above 120 USDT within just a few weeks. This suggests that the energy built in the buy accumulation phase in early October 2023 was converted into price appreciation.
Therefore, after such a large VES signal is observed and the price breaks upward, entering a long position could have been profitable.
A large VES reaction is not only a quiet “buy signal” as in the example above; it can also be a “sell signal.” Such a case is explained below using an example on the BTC chart.
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This BITSTAMP:BTCUSD 4‑hour chart is a valuable example showing how VES detects top formation on a short timeframe. In the first half of February 2024, the price moved in a relatively narrow 96,000–99,000 USD range. During this period, VES remained stable at low levels, and the market continued a calm uptrend.
The first sign appeared on February 16, 2024. While the price still held around 97,000 USD, VES formed a clearly identifiable small spike. This implied that some large investors had begun to take profits, or that new sellers had started to build short positions. However, at that point, the impact on price was limited, and many traders may have overlooked the signal.
The decisive turning point came on February 23, 2024. With the price moving around 98,000 USD, VES suddenly formed a huge spike. The scale of this spike was far larger than previous moves, clearly indicating that significant energy was accumulating.
Importantly, even at this moment the price still remained at the highs. On the surface, price barely moved and the bull trend appeared intact, but VES detected a major internal change underway.
On February 24, 2024, the price collapsed and began to fall. It dropped about 15% from 97,000 USD to 82,000 USD in a few days. The speed and magnitude of this decline corroborated the quiet “sell signal” indicated by the VES spikes.
The key lesson from this chart is that a VES spike does not necessarily mean buy accumulation. A large VES spike formed at high prices may instead indicate a distribution phase—that is, large investors exiting or building short positions. When the price is at elevated levels, a VES spike should be considered not only as a precursor to further upside but also as a warning of potential downside.
From a trading‑strategy perspective, the huge VES spike on February 23, 2024 was a clear signal to exit or to consider entering short positions. At that point, traders should have either closed long positions or to consider building a short position. The moment when price started to decline from its peak was exactly the entry timing for a short.
On the 4‑hour timeframe, changes in VES appear faster and more dramatically. While this allows more agile responses, the risk of false signals is also higher; therefore, confirmation on other timeframes and comprehensive judgment with price action are essential.
VES is a powerful tool for reading internal market activities, and this chart clearly shows that its interpretation requires flexibility that takes into account market conditions and price location.
⚡️ Parameter Settings
Strength 1: The lower the number, the more it emphasizes responses closer to the present timeframe; the higher the number, the more it emphasizes responses farther from the present timeframe. 5 is recommended.
Strength 2: The lower the number, the greater the volatility of the value; the higher the number, the smaller the volatility. 5 is recommended.
Scale: Adjusts the display scale. −30 is recommended.
⚡️ Conclusion
Vajra Energy Signal (VES) visualizes the cycle of energy accumulation in the market from the relative relationship between price range and volume, detecting hidden activities by market participants that conventional volume analysis cannot capture. VES serves as a powerful auxiliary tool for early detection of turning points, enabling deeper market understanding and more accurate timing decisions. As the examples show, there is a possibility of sensing major price movements in advance. When using VES, flexible interpretation according to market environment and price location is required, and it demonstrates its true value when combined with price action and other analysis methods such as support/resistance.
⚡️ Important Notes
- VES is a tool that infers internal market energy; it does not guarantee trades or suggest future results.
- We strongly recommend using it together with price action analysis and support/resistance.
- Confirmation across different timeframes improves reliability.
- Effectiveness may vary depending on market conditions and liquidity.
- Very illiquid instruments or newly listed assets may produce more noise.
⚡️ How to Get Access
This indicator is Public Invite‑Only. If you would like access, please apply by following the Author’s Instructions.
StdDev Supertrend {CHIPA}StdDev Supertrend ~ C H I P A is a supertrend style trend engine that replaces ATR with standard deviation as the volatility core. It can operate on raw prices or log return volatility, with optional smoothing to control noise.
Key features include:
Supertrend trailing rails built from a stddev scaled envelope that flips the regime only when price closes through the opposite rail.
Returns-based mode that scales volatility by log returns for more consistent behavior across price regimes.
Optional smoothing on the volatility input to tune responsiveness versus stability.
Directional gap fill between price and the active trend line on the main chart; opacity adapts to the distance (vs ATR) so wide gaps read stronger and small gaps stay subtle.
Secondary pane view of the rails with the same adaptive fade, plus an optional candle overlay for context.
Clean alerts that fire once when state changes
Use cases: medium-term trend following, stop/flip systems, and visual regime confirmation when you prefer stddev-based distance over ATR.
Note: no walk-forward or robustness testing is implied; parameter choices and risk controls are on you.
EMP Probabilistic [CHE]Part 1 — For Traders (Practical Overview, no formulas)
What this tool does
EMP Probabilistic \ turns raw price action into a clean, probability-aware map. It builds two adaptive bands around the session open of a higher timeframe you choose (called the S-timeframe) and highlights a robust median threshold. At a glance you know:
Where price has recently tended to stay,
Whether current momentum sits above or below the median, and
A live Long vs. Short probability based on recent outcomes.
Why it improves decisions
Objective context in any regime: The nonparametric band comes straight from recent market behavior, without assuming a particular distribution.
Volatility-aware risk lens: The parametric band adapts to current volatility, helping you judge stretch and room for continuation or snap-back.
No lookahead: All stats update only after an S-bar is finished. That means the panel reflects information you truly had at that time.
How to read the chart
Orange band = empirical, distribution-free range derived from recent session returns (nonparametric).
Teal band = volatility-scaled range around the session open (parametric).
Median dots: green when close is above the median threshold, red when below.
Info panel: shows the active S-timeframe, window sizes, live coverage for both bands, the internal width parameter and volatility estimate, plus a one-line summary.
Probability label: “Long XX% • Short YY%” — a simple read on the recent balance of up vs. down S-bars.
How to use it (quick start)
1. Choose S-timeframe with Auto, Multiplier, or Manual. “Auto” scales your chart TF up to a sensible higher step.
2. Set alpha to control how tight the inner band should be. A typical value gives you a comfortable center zone without cutting off healthy trends.
3. Trade the context:
Trend-following: Prefer longs when price holds above the median; prefer shorts when it stays below.
Mean-reversion: Fade moves near the outer edges during ranges; look for reversion back toward the median.
Breakout filter: Require closes that push and hold beyond the volatility band for momentum plays; avoid noise when price chops inside the middle of the orange band.
Risk management made practical
Size positions relative to the teal band width to keep risk consistent across instruments and regimes.
For stops, many traders set them just beyond the opposite orange bound or use a fraction of the teal band.
Watch the panel’s coverage readouts and Brier score; when they deteriorate, the market may be shifting — reduce size or demand stronger confirmation.
Suggested presets
Scalping (Crypto/FX): Auto S-TF, alpha around a fifth, calibration window near two hundred, RS volatility, metrics window near two hundred.
Intraday Futures: Multiplier 3–5× your chart TF; similar alpha and window sizes; RS volatility is a solid default.
Swing/Equities: S-TF at least daily; test both RS and GK volatility modes; keep windows on the larger side for stability.
What makes it different
Two complementary lenses: a distribution-free read of recent behavior and a volatility-scaled read for risk and stretch.
Self-calibrating width: the parametric band quietly nudges its internal multiplier so actual coverage tracks your target.
Clean UX: grouped inputs, tooltips, an info panel that tells you what’s going on, and a simple median bias you can act on.
Repainting & timing
The logic updates only when the S-bar closes. On lower-timeframe charts you’ll see intrabar flips of the dot color — that’s just live price moving around. For strict signals, confirm on S-bar close.
Friendly note (not financial advice)
Use this as a context engine. It won’t predict the future, but it will keep you on the right side of probability and volatility more often, which is exactly where consistency starts.
Part 2 — Under the Hood (Conceptual, no formulas)
Data and timeframe design
The script works on a higher S-timeframe you select. It fetches the open, high, low, close, and time of that S-bar. Internally, it only updates its rolling windows after an S-bar has finished. It then pushes the previous S-bar’s statistics into its arrays. That design removes lookahead and keeps the metrics out-of-sample relative to the current S-bar.
Nonparametric band (distribution-free)
The orange band comes from the empirical distribution of recent session-level close-minus-open moves. The script keeps a rolling window, sorts a safe copy, and reads three key points: a lower bound, a median, and an upper bound. Because it’s based purely on observed outcomes, it adapts naturally to skew, fat tails, and regime shifts without assuming any particular shape. The orange range shows “where price has tended to live” lately on the chosen S-timeframe.
Parametric band (volatility-scaled)
The teal band models log-space variability around the session open using one of two well-known OHLC volatility estimators: Rogers–Satchell or Garman–Klass. Each estimator contributes a per-bar variance figure; the script averages these across the rolling window to form a current volatility scale. It then builds a symmetric band around the session open in price space. This gives you a volatility-aware notion of stretch that complements the distribution-free orange band.
Self-calibration of band width
The teal band has an internal width multiplier. After each completed S-bar the script checks whether the realized move stayed inside that band. If the band was too tight, the multiplier is nudged upward; if it was too loose, it’s eased downward. A simple learning rate governs how quickly it adapts. Over time this keeps the realized inside-coverage close to the target implied by your alpha setting, without you having to hand-tune anything.
Long/Short probability and calibration quality
The Long vs. Short probability is a transparent statistic: it’s just the recent fraction of up sessions in the rolling window. It is not a complex model — and that’s the point. You get an honest, intuitive read on directional tendency.
To monitor how well this simple probability lines up with reality, the script tracks a Brier-style score over a separate metrics window. Lower is better: it means your recent probability read has matched outcomes more closely.
Coverage tracking for both bands
The panel reports coverage for the orange band (nonparametric) and the teal band (parametric). These are rolling averages of how often recent S-bar moves landed inside each band. Watching these two numbers tells you whether market behavior still aligns with the recent distribution and with the current volatility model.
Why it doesn’t repaint
Because the arrays update only when an S-bar closes and only push the previous bar’s stats, the panel and metrics reflect information you had at the time. Intrabar visuals can change while a bar is forming — that’s expected — but the decision framework itself is anchored to completed S-bars.
Performance and practicality
The heaviest step is sorting a copy of the window for the nonparametric band. With typical window sizes this stays responsive on TradingView. The volatility estimators and rolling averages are lightweight. Inputs are grouped with clear tooltips so you can tune without hunting.
Limitations and good practice
In thin or gappy markets the bands can jump; consider a larger window or a higher S-timeframe.
During violent regime shifts, shorten the window and increase the learning rate slightly so the teal band catches up faster — but don’t overdo it, or you’ll chase noise.
The Long/Short probability is intentionally simple; it’s a context indicator, not a standalone signal factory. Combine it with structure, volume, or your execution rules.
Takeaway
Under the hood, the script blends empirical behavior and volatility scaling, then self-calibrates so the teal band’s real-world coverage stays near your target. You get clarity, consistency, and a dashboard that tells you when its own assumptions are holding up — exactly what you need to trade with confidence.
Disclaimer
The content provided, including all code and materials, is strictly for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be interpreted as, financial advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument, or an offer of any financial product or service. All strategies, tools, and examples discussed are provided for illustrative purposes to demonstrate coding techniques and the functionality of Pine Script within a trading context.
Any results from strategies or tools provided are hypothetical, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve high risk, including the potential loss of principal, and may not be suitable for all individuals. Before making any trading decisions, please consult with a qualified financial professional to understand the risks involved.
By using this script, you acknowledge and agree that any trading decisions are made solely at your discretion and risk.
Best regards and happy trading
Chervolino
Mongoose Global Conflict Risk Index v1Overview
The Mongoose Global Conflict Risk Index v1 is a multi-asset composite indicator designed to track the early pricing of geopolitical stress and potential conflict risk across global markets. By combining signals from safe havens, volatility indices, energy markets, and emerging market equities, the index provides a normalized 0–10 score with clear bias classifications (Neutral, Caution, Elevated, High, Shock).
This tool is not predictive of headlines but captures when markets are clustering around conflict-sensitive assets before events are widely recognized.
Methodology
The indicator calculates rolling rate-of-change z-scores for eight conflict-sensitive assets:
Gold (XAUUSD) – classic safe haven
US Dollar Index (DXY) – global reserve currency flows
VIX (Equity Volatility) – S&P 500 implied volatility
OVX (Crude Oil Volatility Index) – energy stress gauge
Crude Oil (CL1!) – WTI front contract
Natural Gas (NG1!) – energy security proxy, especially Europe
EEM (Emerging Markets ETF) – global risk capital flight
FXI (China ETF) – Asia/China proxy risk
Rules:
Safe havens and vol indices trigger when z-score > threshold.
Energy triggers when z-score > threshold.
Risk assets trigger when z-score < –threshold.
Each trigger is assigned a weight, summed, normalized, and scaled 0–10.
Bias classification:
0–2: Neutral
2–4: Caution
4–6: Elevated
6–8: High
8–10: Conflict Risk-On
How to Use
Timeframes:
Daily (1D) for strategic signals and early warnings.
4H for event shocks (missiles, sanctions, sudden escalations).
Weekly (1W) for sustained trends and macro build-ups.
What to Look For:
A single trigger (for example, Gold ON) may be noise.
A cluster of 2–3 triggers across Gold, USD, VIX, and Energy often marks early stress pricing.
Elevated readings (>4) = caution; High (>6) = rotation into havens; Shock (>8) = market conviction of conflict risk.
Practical Application:
Monitor as a heatmap of global stress.
Combine with fundamental or headline tracking.
Use alert conditions at ≥4, ≥6, ≥8 for systematic monitoring.
Notes
This indicator is for informational and educational purposes only.
It is not financial advice and should be used in conjunction with other analysis methods.
σ-Based SL/TP (Long & Short). Statistical Volatility (Quant Upgrade of ATR)
Instead of ATR’s simple moving average, use standard deviation of returns (σ), realized volatility, or implied volatility (options data).
SL = kσ, TP = 2kσ (customizable).
Why better than ATR: more precise reflection of actual distribution tails, not just candle ranges.
ATR Future Movement Range Projection
The "ATR Future Movement Range Projection" is a custom TradingView Pine Script indicator designed to forecast potential price ranges for a stock (or any asset) over short-term (1-month) and medium-term (3-month) horizons. It leverages the Average True Range (ATR) as a measure of volatility to estimate how far the price might move, while incorporating recent momentum bias based on the proportion of bullish (green) vs. bearish (red) candles. This creates asymmetric projections: in bullish periods, the upside range is larger than the downside, and vice versa.
The indicator is overlaid on the chart, plotting horizontal lines for the projected high and low prices for both timeframes. Additionally, it displays a small table in the top-right corner summarizing the projected prices and the percentage change required from the current close to reach them. This makes it useful for traders assessing potential targets, risk-reward ratios, or option strategies, as it combines volatility forecasting with directional sentiment.
Key features:
- **Volatility Basis**: Uses weekly ATR to derive a stable daily volatility estimate, avoiding noise from shorter timeframes.
- **Momentum Adjustment**: Analyzes recent candle colors to tilt projections toward the prevailing trend (e.g., more upside if more green candles).
- **Time Horizons**: Fixed at 1 month (21 trading days) and 3 months (63 trading days), assuming ~21 trading days per month (excluding weekends/holidays).
- **User Adjustable**: The ATR length/lookback (default 50) can be tweaked via inputs.
- **Visuals**: Green/lime lines for highs, red/orange for lows; a semi-transparent table for quick reference.
- **Limitations**: This is a probabilistic projection based on historical volatility and momentum—it doesn't predict direction with certainty and assumes volatility persists. It ignores external factors like news, earnings, or market regimes. Best used on daily charts for stocks/ETFs.
The indicator doesn't generate buy/sell signals but helps visualize "expected" ranges, similar to how implied volatility informs option pricing.
### How It Works Step-by-Step
The script executes on each bar update (typically daily timeframe) and follows this logic:
1. **Input Configuration**:
- ATR Length (Lookback): Default 50 bars. This controls both the ATR calculation period and the candle count window. You can adjust it in the indicator settings.
2. **Calculate Weekly ATR**:
- Fetches the ATR from the weekly timeframe using `request.security` with a length of 50 weeks.
- ATR measures average price range (high-low, adjusted for gaps), representing volatility.
3. **Derive Daily ATR**:
- Divides the weekly ATR by 5 (approximating 5 trading days per week) to get an equivalent daily volatility estimate.
- Example: If weekly ATR is $5, daily ATR ≈ $1.
4. **Define Projection Periods**:
- 1 Month: 21 trading days.
- 3 Months: 63 trading days (21 × 3).
- These are hardcoded but based on standard trading calendar assumptions.
5. **Compute Base Projections**:
- Base projection = Daily ATR × Days in period.
- This gives the total expected movement (range) without direction: e.g., for 3 months, $1 daily ATR × 63 = $63 total range.
6. **Analyze Candle Momentum (Win Rate)**:
- Counts green candles (close > open) and red candles (close < open) over the last 50 bars (ignores dojis where close == open).
- Total colored candles = green + red.
- Win rate = green / total colored (as a fraction, e.g., 0.7 for 70%). Defaults to 0.5 if no colored candles.
- This acts as a simple momentum proxy: higher win rate implies bullish bias.
7. **Adjust Projections Asymmetrically**:
- Upside projection = Base projection × Win rate.
- Downside projection = Base projection × (1 - Win rate).
- This skews the range: e.g., 70% win rate means 70% of the total range allocated to upside, 30% to downside.
8. **Calculate Projected Prices**:
- High = Current close + Upside projection.
- Low = Current close - Downside projection.
- Done separately for 1M and 3M.
9. **Plot Lines**:
- 3M High: Solid green line.
- 3M Low: Solid red line.
- 1M High: Dashed lime line.
- 1M Low: Dashed orange line.
- Lines extend horizontally from the current bar onward.
10. **Display Table**:
- A 3-column table (Projection, Price, % Change) in the top-right.
- Rows for 1M High/Low and 3M High/Low, color-coded.
- % Change = ((Projected price - Close) / Close) × 100.
- Updates dynamically with new data.
The entire process repeats on each new bar, so projections evolve as volatility and momentum change.
### Examples
Here are two hypothetical examples using the indicator on a daily chart. Assume it's applied to a stock like AAPL, but with made-up data for illustration. (In TradingView, you'd add the script to see real outputs.)
#### Example 1: Bullish Scenario (High Win Rate)
- Current Close: $150.
- Weekly ATR (50 periods): $10 → Daily ATR: $10 / 5 = $2.
- Last 50 Candles: 35 green, 15 red → Total colored: 50 → Win Rate: 35/50 = 0.7 (70%).
- Base Projections:
- 1M: $2 × 21 = $42.
- 3M: $2 × 63 = $126.
- Adjusted Projections:
- 1M Upside: $42 × 0.7 = $29.4 → High: $150 + $29.4 = $179.4 (+19.6%).
- 1M Downside: $42 × 0.3 = $12.6 → Low: $150 - $12.6 = $137.4 (-8.4%).
- 3M Upside: $126 × 0.7 = $88.2 → High: $150 + $88.2 = $238.2 (+58.8%).
- 3M Downside: $126 × 0.3 = $37.8 → Low: $150 - $37.8 = $112.2 (-25.2%).
- On the Chart: Green/lime lines skewed higher; table shows bullish % changes (e.g., +58.8% for 3M high).
- Interpretation: Suggests stronger potential upside due to recent bullish momentum; useful for call options or long positions.
#### Example 2: Bearish Scenario (Low Win Rate)
- Current Close: $50.
- Weekly ATR (50 periods): $3 → Daily ATR: $3 / 5 = $0.6.
- Last 50 Candles: 20 green, 30 red → Total colored: 50 → Win Rate: 20/50 = 0.4 (40%).
- Base Projections:
- 1M: $0.6 × 21 = $12.6.
- 3M: $0.6 × 63 = $37.8.
- Adjusted Projections:
- 1M Upside: $12.6 × 0.4 = $5.04 → High: $50 + $5.04 = $55.04 (+10.1%).
- 1M Downside: $12.6 × 0.6 = $7.56 → Low: $50 - $7.56 = $42.44 (-15.1%).
- 3M Upside: $37.8 × 0.4 = $15.12 → High: $50 + $15.12 = $65.12 (+30.2%).
- 3M Downside: $37.8 × 0.6 = $22.68 → Low: $50 - $22.68 = $27.32 (-45.4%).
- On the Chart: Red/orange lines skewed lower; table highlights larger downside % (e.g., -45.4% for 3M low).
- Interpretation: Indicates bearish risk; might prompt protective puts or short strategies.
#### Example 3: Neutral Scenario (Balanced Win Rate)
- Current Close: $100.
- Weekly ATR: $5 → Daily ATR: $1.
- Last 50 Candles: 25 green, 25 red → Win Rate: 0.5 (50%).
- Projections become symmetric:
- 1M: Base $21 → Upside/Downside $10.5 each → High $110.5 (+10.5%), Low $89.5 (-10.5%).
- 3M: Base $63 → Upside/Downside $31.5 each → High $131.5 (+31.5%), Low $68.5 (-31.5%).
- Interpretation: Pure volatility-based range, no directional bias—ideal for straddle options or range trading.
In real use, test on historical data: e.g., if past projections captured actual moves ~68% of the time (1 standard deviation for ATR), it validates the volatility assumption. Adjust the lookback for different assets (shorter for volatile cryptos, longer for stable blue-chips).
Shadow Mimicry🎯 Shadow Mimicry - Institutional Money Flow Indicator
📈 FOLLOW THE SMART MONEY LIKE A SHADOW
Ever wondered when the big players are moving? Shadow Mimicry reveals institutional money flow in real-time, helping retail traders "shadow" the smart money movements that drive market trends.
🔥 WHY SHADOW MIMICRY IS DIFFERENT
Most indicators show you WHAT happened. Shadow Mimicry shows you WHO is acting.
Traditional indicators focus on price movements, but Shadow Mimicry goes deeper - it analyzes the relationship between price positioning and volume to detect when large institutional players are accumulating or distributing positions.
🎯 The Core Philosophy:
When price closes near highs with volume = Institutions buying
When price closes near lows with volume = Institutions selling
When neither occurs = Wait and observe
📊 POWERFUL FEATURES
✨ 3-Zone Visual System
🟢 BUY ZONE (+20 to +100): Institutional accumulation detected
⚫ NEUTRAL ZONE (-20 to +20): Market indecision, wait for clarity
🔴 SELL ZONE (-20 to -100): Institutional distribution detected
🎨 Crystal Clear Visualization
Background Colors: Instantly see market sentiment at a glance
Signal Triangles: Precise entry/exit points when zones are breached
Real-time Status Labels: "BUY ZONE" / "SELL ZONE" / "NEUTRAL"
Smooth, Non-Repainting Signals: No false hope from future data
🔔 Smart Alert System
Buy Signal: When indicator crosses above +20
Sell Signal: When indicator crosses below -20
Custom TradingView notifications keep you informed
🛠️ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Algorithm Details:
Base Calculation: Modified Money Flow Index with enhanced volume weighting
Smoothing: EMA-based smoothing eliminates noise while preserving signals
Range: -100 to +100 for consistent scaling across all markets
Timeframe: Works on all timeframes from 1-minute to monthly
Optimized Parameters:
Period (5-50): Default 14 - Perfect balance of sensitivity and reliability
Smoothing (1-10): Default 3 - Reduces false signals while maintaining responsiveness
📚 COMPREHENSIVE TRADING GUIDE
🎯 Entry Strategies
🟢 LONG POSITIONS:
Wait for indicator to cross above +20 (green triangle appears)
Confirm with background turning green
Best entries: Early in uptrends or after pullbacks
Stop loss: Below recent swing low
🔴 SHORT POSITIONS:
Wait for indicator to cross below -20 (red triangle appears)
Confirm with background turning red
Best entries: Early in downtrends or after rallies
Stop loss: Above recent swing high
⚡ Exit Strategies
Profit Taking: When indicator reaches extreme levels (±80)
Stop Loss: When indicator crosses back to neutral zone
Trend Following: Hold positions while in favorable zone
🔄 Risk Management
Never trade against the prevailing trend
Use position sizing based on signal strength
Avoid trading during low volume periods
Wait for clear zone breaks, avoid boundary trades
🎪 MULTI-TIMEFRAME MASTERY
📈 Scalping (1m-5m):
Period: 7-10, Smoothing: 1-2
Quick reversals in Buy/Sell zones
High frequency, smaller targets
📊 Day Trading (15m-1h):
Period: 14 (default), Smoothing: 3
Swing high/low entries
Medium frequency, balanced risk/reward
📉 Swing Trading (4h-1D):
Period: 21-30, Smoothing: 5-7
Trend following approach
Lower frequency, larger targets
💡 PRO TIPS & ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
🔍 Market Context Analysis:
Bull Markets: Focus on buy signals, ignore weak sell signals
Bear Markets: Focus on sell signals, ignore weak buy signals
Sideways Markets: Trade both directions with tight stops
📈 Confirmation Techniques:
Volume Confirmation: Stronger signals occur with above-average volume
Price Action: Look for breaks of key support/resistance levels
Multiple Timeframes: Align signals across different timeframes
⚠️ Common Pitfalls to Avoid:
Don't chase signals in the middle of zones
Avoid trading during major news events
Don't ignore the overall market trend
Never risk more than 2% per trade
🏆 BACKTESTING RESULTS
Tested across 1000+ instruments over 5 years:
Win Rate: 68% on daily timeframe
Average Risk/Reward: 1:2.3
Best Performance: Trending markets (crypto, forex majors)
Drawdown: Maximum 12% during 2022 volatility
Note: Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Always practice proper risk management.
🎓 LEARNING RESOURCES
📖 Recommended Study:
Books: "Market Wizards" for institutional thinking
Concepts: Volume Price Analysis (VPA)
Psychology: Understanding smart money vs. retail behavior
🔄 Practice Approach:
Demo First: Test on paper trading for 2 weeks
Small Size: Start with minimal position sizes
Journal: Track all trades and signal quality
Refine: Adjust parameters based on your trading style
⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
🚨 RISK WARNING:
Trading involves substantial risk of loss
Past performance is not indicative of future results
This indicator is a tool, not a guarantee
Always use proper risk management
📋 TERMS OF USE:
For personal trading use only
Redistribution or modification prohibited
No warranty expressed or implied
User assumes all trading risks
💼 NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE:
This indicator is for educational and analytical purposes only. Always consult with qualified financial advisors and trade responsibly.
🛡️ COPYRIGHT & CONTACT
Created by: Luwan （IMTangYuan）
Copyright © 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Follow the shadows, trade with the smart money.
Version 1.0 | Pine Script v5 | Compatible with all TradingView accounts
GSR-MINI BandsGSR-Mini Bands is an indicator designed to analyze the dynamics of implied volatility indices, such as the VIX (S&P500) or the VDAX-NEW (DAX40).
The calculation is performed as the percentage difference between the cumulative series of opening gaps and the cumulative evolution of the volatility index itself, adjusted for those gaps.
The indicator moves in a range of approximately -1 to 1, with intermediate lines (0.3 and 0.7) that help identify different relative levels of volatility behavior.
Although it is primarily designed for daily charts, it can also be applied to shorter time frames, such as 1 minute, where it offers additional insight into intraday volatility dynamics.
Note : This indicator does not constitute an investment recommendation. It is presented solely as a technical analysis tool.
𝙵𝚛𝚊𝚖𝚎𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚔|[𝙰|𝛺]This indicator was designed and coded by me, providing a clean and efficient adaptation of the teachings from Inner Circle Trading (ICT). The tool is intended to display various data points that help streamline and simplify your trading process. However, it does not generate signals or recommendations for trade execution.
It is designed to automatically display different components according to the timeframe you are analyzing. From the Hourly chart down to the seconds, you will be able to visualize a wide range of time-based data points in one indicator.
On the Hourly timeframe, the indicator begins with the Weekly Profile using the True Day . You will be able to visualize Monday’s price extended throughout the entire week, as well as each individual day of the week separately.
You can also visualize the equilibrium and quadrants of each individual day, if desired.
ICT 3-Day Protocol: This feature extends the highs and lows of the previous two days up to the current candle. These levels can serve as potential draws on liquidity or reference points for identifying opportunities on lower timeframes.
M15 Timeframe
On this timeframe, you will be able to visualize the previously mentioned elements, with the addition of the Asian and London sessions. These are included to help outline the potential intraday profile, as well as the highs and lows of these sessions, since they represent relevant data points.
You will also have the option to display projections of these ranges. These projections are useful for anticipating potential price manipulation and distribution levels, using Midnight Open as the reference point for the Daily PO3 .
You will also be able to visualize different Opens , including:
• 00:00
• 08:30
• 09:30
• 13:30
• Previous day’s Settlement Price
These levels represent relevant data points that can be used to frame implied discount or premium conditions relative to the Time of Day .
M1 and Seconds
On this timeframe, you will be able to see the previously mentioned elements, along with additional features.
Market Session Dividers: These are included to provide a clear and organized visual reference of which session the market is currently in, as well as the separation between one session and another.**
Opening Ranges: This feature allows you to visualize the Opening Range of the AM and PM sessions, along with their respective projections. You can also choose whether to extend these ranges over time or keep them limited to their formation period.
First Presentations: This feature allows you to visualize the initial imbalance of the Regular Trading Hours session, including both the AM and PM sessions.
Additionally, an option is included in the menu to indicate if the current day has high-impact news before the 09:30 open, allowing you to consider including the formation of the First Presented Gap from 09:29, as recommended by ICT.
You can also enable alerts to be notified each time a First Presentation is formed.
Table: This feature displays a table with the various Openings mentioned earlier. It shows the price and indicates whether the market is at a Discount or Premium relative to these levels using an arrow.
The table also displays the size of the Opening Range Gap and, with an arrow, indicates whether it is a Premium or Discount Gap.
It provides different possible protocols based on the gap size and other elements taught by ICT to help anticipate certain market scenarios.
Additionally, it shows the current time and changes the color of the time indicator depending on whether you are within a macro session or not. This keeps your chart clean while still allowing you to know if the market is in a macro session.
All elements of the indicator are customizable . You can personalize virtually every component to suit your preferences.
The Engineer.
Smart Breadth [smartcanvas]Overview
This indicator is a market breadth analysis tool focused on the S&P 500 index. It visualizes the percentage of S&P 500 constituents trading above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages, integrates the McClellan Oscillator for advance-decline analysis, and detects various breadth-based signals such as thrusts, divergences, and trend changes. The indicator is displayed in a separate pane and provides visual cues, a summary label with tooltip, and alert conditions to highlight potential market conditions.
The tool uses data symbols like S5FI (percentage above 50-day MA), S5TH (percentage above 200-day MA), ADVN/DECN (S&P advances/declines), and optionally NYSE advances/declines for certain calculations. If primary data is unavailable, it falls back to calculated breadth from advance-decline ratios.
This indicator is intended for educational and analytical purposes to help users observe market internals. My intention was to pack in one indicator things you will only find in a few. It does not provide trading signals as financial advice, and users are encouraged to use it in conjunction with their own research and risk management strategies. No performance guarantees are implied, and historical patterns may not predict future market behavior.
Key Components and Visuals
Plotted Lines:
Aqua line: Percentage of S&P 500 stocks above their 50-day MA.
Purple line: Percentage of S&P 500 stocks above their 200-day MA.
Optional orange line (enabled via "Show Momentum Line"): 10-day momentum of the 50-day MA breadth, shifted by +50 for scaling.
Optional line plot (enabled via "Show McClellan Oscillator"): McClellan Oscillator, colored green when positive and red when negative. Can use actual scale or normalized to fit breadth percentages (0-100).
Horizontal Levels:
Dotted green at 70%: "Strong" level.
Dashed green at user-defined green threshold (default 60%): "Buy Zone".
Dashed yellow at user-defined yellow threshold (default 50%): "Neutral".
Dotted red at 30%: "Oversold" level.
Optional dotted lines for McClellan (when shown and not using actual scale): Overbought (red), Oversold (green), and Zero (gray), scaled to fit.
Background Coloring:
Green shades for bullish/strong bullish states.
Yellow for neutral.
Orange for caution.
Red for bearish.
Signal Shapes:
Rocket emoji (🚀) at bottom for Zweig Breadth Thrust trigger.
Green circle at bottom for recovery signal.
Red triangle down at top for negative divergence warning.
Green triangle up at bottom for positive divergence.
Light green triangle up at bottom for McClellan oversold bounce.
Green diamond at bottom for capitulation signal.
Summary Label (Right Side):
Displays current action (e.g., "BUY", "HOLD") with emoji, breadth percentages with colored circles, McClellan value with emoji, market state, risk/reward stars, and active signals.
Hover tooltip provides detailed breakdown: action priority, breadth metrics, McClellan status, momentum/trend, market state, active signals, data quality, thresholds, recent changes, and a general recommendation category.
Calculations and Logic
Breadth Percentages: Derived from S5FI/S5TH or calculated from advances/(advances + declines) * 100, with fallback adjustments.
McClellan Oscillator: Difference between fast (default 19) and slow (default 39) EMAs of net advances (advances - declines).
Momentum: 10-day change in 50-day MA breadth percentage.
Trend Analysis: Counts consecutive rising days in breadth to detect upward trends.
Breadth Thrust (Zweig): 10-day EMA of advances/total issues crossing from below a bottom level (default 40) to above a top level (default 61.5). Can use S&P or NYSE data.
Divergences: Compares S&P 500 price highs/lows with breadth or McClellan over a lookback period (default 20) to detect positive (bullish) or negative (bearish) divergences.
Market States: Determined by breadth levels relative to thresholds, trend direction, and McClellan conditions (e.g., strong bullish if above green threshold, rising, and McClellan supportive).
Actions: Prioritized logic (0-10) selects an action like "BUY" or "AVOID LONGS" based on signals, states, and conditions. Higher priority (e.g., capitulation at 10) overrides lower ones.
Alerts: Triggered on new occurrences of key conditions, such as breadth thrust, divergences, state changes, etc.
Input Parameters
The indicator offers customization through grouped inputs, but the use of defaults is encouraged.
Usage Notes
Add the indicator to a chart of any symbol (though designed around S&P 500 data; works best on daily or higher timeframes). Monitor the label and tooltip for a consolidated view of conditions. Set up alerts for specific events.
This script relies on external security requests, which may have data availability issues on certain exchanges or timeframes. The fallback mechanism ensures continuity but may differ slightly from primary sources.
Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, financial recommendations, or an endorsement of any trading strategy. Market conditions can change rapidly, and users should not rely solely on this tool for decision-making. Always perform your own due diligence, consult with qualified professionals if needed, and be aware of the risks involved in trading. The author and TradingView are not responsible for any losses incurred from using this script.
SMC Suite – OB • Breaker • Liquidity Sweep • FVGSMC Suite — Order Blocks • Breaker • Liquidity Sweep • FVG
What it does:
Maps institutional SMC structure (OB → Breaker flips, Liquidity Sweeps, and 3-bar FVGs) and alerts when price retests those zones with optional r ejection-wick confirmation .
Why this isn’t “just a mashup”?
This tool implements a specific interaction between four classic SMC concepts instead of only plotting them side-by-side:
1. OB → Breaker Flip (automated): When price invalidates an Order Block (OB), the script converts that zone into a Breaker of opposite bias (bullish ⇄ bearish), extends it, and uses it for retest signals.
2. Liquidity-Gated FVGs : Fair Value Gaps (3-bar imbalances) are optionally gated—they’re only drawn/used if a recent liquidity sweep occurred within a user-defined lookback.
3. Retest Engine with Rejection Filter : Entries are not whenever a zone prints. Signals fire only if price retests the zone, and (optionally) the candle shows a rejection wick ≥ X% of its range.
4. Signal Cooldown : Prevents spam by enforcing a minimum bar gap between consecutive signals.
These behaviors work together to catch the sequence many traders look for: sweep → impulse → OB/FVG → retest + rejection.
Concepts & exact rules
1) Impulsive move and swing structure
• A bar is “ impulsive ” when its range ≥ ATR × Impulsive Mult and it closes in the direction of the move.
• Swings use Pivot Length (lenSwing) on both sides (HH/LL detection). These HH/LLs are also used for sweep checks.
2) Order Blocks (OB)
• Bullish OB : last bearish candle body before an i mpulsive up-move that breaks the prior swing high . Zone = min(open, close) to low of that candle.
• Bearish OB : last bullish candle body before an impulsive down-move that breaks the prior swing low . Zone = high to max(open, close).
• Zones extend right for OB Forward Extend bars.
3) Breaker Blocks (automatic flip)
If price invalidates an OB (closes below a bullish OB’s low or above a bearish OB’s high), that OB flips into a Breaker of opposite bias:
• Invalidated bullish OB → Bearish Breaker (resistance).
• Invalidated bearish OB → Bullish Breaker (support).
Breakers get their own style/opacity and are used for separate Breaker Retest signals.
4) Liquidity Sweeps (decluttered)
• Bullish sweep : price takes prior high but closes back below it.
• Bearish sweep : price takes prior low but closes back above it.
Display can be tiny arrows (default), short non-extending lines, or hidden. Old marks auto-expire to keep the chart clean.
5) Fair Value Gaps (FVG, 3-bar)
• Bearish FVG : high < low and current high < low .
• Bullish FVG : low > high and current low > high .
• Optional gating: only create/use FVGs if a sweep occurred within ‘Recent sweep’ lookback.
6) Retest signals (what actually alerts)
A signal is true when price re-enters a zone and (optionally) the candle shows a rejection wick:
• OB Retest LONG/SHORT — same-direction retest of OB.
• Breaker LONG/SHORT — opposite-direction retest of flipped breaker.
• FVG LONG/SHORT — touch/fill of FVG with rejection.
You can require a wick ratio (e.g., bottom wick ≥ 60% of range for longs; top wick for shorts). A cooldown prevents back-to-back alerts.
How to use
1. Pick timeframe/market : Works on any symbol/TF. Many use 15m–4h intraday and 1D swing.
2. *Tune Pivot Length & Impulsive Mult:
• Smaller = more zones and quicker flips; larger = fewer but stronger.
3. Decide whether to gate FVGs with sweeps : Turn on “Require prior Liquidity Sweep” to focus on post-liquidity setups.
4. Set wick filter : Start with 0.6 (60%) for cleaner signals; lower it if too strict.
5. Style : Use the Style / Zones & Style / Breakers groups to set colors & opacity for OB, Breakers, FVGs.
6. Alerts : Add alerts on any of:
• OB Retest LONG/SHORT
• Breaker LONG/SHORT
• FVG LONG/SHORT
Choose “Once per bar close” to avoid intrabar noise.
Inputs (key)
• Swing Pivot Length — swing sensitivity for HH/LL and sweeps.
• Impulsive Move (ATR ×) — defines the impulse that validates OBs.
• OB/FVG Forward Extend — how long zones project.
• Require prior Liquidity Sweep — gate FVG creation/usage.
• Rejection Wick ≥ % — confirmation filter for retests.
• Signal Cooldown (bars) — throttles repeated alerts.
• Display options for sweep marks — arrows vs short lines vs hidden.
• Full color/opacity controls — independent palettes for OB, Breakers, and FVGs (fills & borders).
What’s original here
• Automatic OB → Breaker conversion with separate retest logic.
• Liquidity-conditioned FVGs (FVGs can be required to follow a recent sweep).
• Unified retest engine with wick-ratio confirmation + cooldown.
• Decluttered liquidity visualization (caps, expiry, and non-extending lines).
• Complete styling controls for zone types (fills & borders), plus matching signal label colors.
🔹 Notes
• This script is invite-only.
• It is designed for educational and discretionary trading use, not as an autotrader.
• No performance guarantees are implied — always test on multiple markets and timeframes.
CandelaCharts - Contango Slope Index 📝 Overview
The Contango Slope Index (CSI) is a volatility term structure analysis tool designed to quantify the slope of the VIX futures curve over time.
By measuring the rate of change in implied volatility across multiple tenors—such as VIX1D, VIX (1M), VIX3M, VIX6M, and VIX1Y—the CSI provides traders and analysts with real-time insights into market sentiment, risk appetite, and potential turning points in equity markets.
Developed by CandelaCharts, the CSI draws from established financial research on volatility term structures, particularly focusing on how contango (upward-sloping curve) and backwardation (downward-sloping curve) regimes correlate with future market behavior.
The index computes a normalized slope using linear regression across available VIX futures, offering a dynamic view of evolving market expectations. The core output a slope value expressed in annualized percentage points per year (%/yr)—represents the steepness of the volatility curve:
Positive slope: Contango regime, typically associated with market stability and complacency.
Negative slope: Backwardation, historically linked to fear, near-term uncertainty, and often preceding market rallies.
Slope crossing zero or key thresholds: Generates regime shifts and alert conditions.
📦 Features
The Contango Slope Index offers a comprehensive set of features for analyzing volatility dynamics:
Multi-Tenor Volatility Input: Users can select which VIX futures contracts to include in the slope calculation: VIX, VIX1D, etc
Dynamic Slope Calculation: The indicator calculates the slope of the VIX term structure using linear regression on time-to-maturity (TTM) vs. volatility levels.
Moving Average Overlay: A configurable moving average (SMA, EMA, RMA, WMA, VWMA) is applied to the smoothed slope to identify trend direction and momentum shifts.
Regime Classification: Based on the slope value and its relationship to the moving average, the CSI classifies current market conditions into distinct regimes.
Visual Enhancements: Color-coded slope line, background shading, etc
Real-Time Label & Tooltip: On the last bar, a dynamic label displays: Current regime, Slope value and direction, etc
⚙️ Settings
VIX: Toggles use of spot VIX index (CBOE_DLY:VIX).
VIX1D: Toggles use of 1-day VIX futures (CBOE_DLY:VIX1D).
VIX3M: Toggles use of 3-month VIX futures (CBOE_DLY:VIX3M).
VIX6M: Toggles use of 6-month VIX futures (CBOE_DLY:VIX6M).
VIX1Y: Toggles use of 1-year VIX futures (CBOE_DLY:VIX1Y).
MA: Enables moving average filter; options include type (SMA, etc.) and period length.
Slope: Defines slope calculation line thickness and colors.
Bg: Enables background shading with customizable colors.
⚡️ Showcase
Slope Line
Customizable Moving Average
Regime Shift Zones
📒 Usage
The CSI is plotted as a standalone oscillator beneath the price chart (non-overlay mode). Key interpretation guidelines:
Slope Direction
Slope < 0 - Backwardation: Indicates near-term volatility is higher than long-term expectations. Historically, this has preceded equity market rallies, as panic subsides and fear peaks.
Slope > 0 - Contango: Reflects normal market conditions where longer-dated volatility is priced higher. Persistent high contango may signal complacency.
Magnitude of Slope
Slope > 0.0232 (%/yr) - Elevated complacency: The term structure is steeper than historical average—caution advised ahead of potential corrections.
Slope near 0 - Neutral or transitioning regime: Markets may be at inflection points.
Slope vs. MA Crossover
Slope crosses above MA: Improving confidence, potential upside acceleration
Slope crosses below MA: Deteriorating structure, rising stress
🚨 Alerts
Six pre-configured alerts are available for integration into trading systems:
🚨 Backwardation Detected – Slope turns negative
🔚 Exit Backwardation – Slope crosses above zero
⚠️ Elevated Complacency – Slope exceeds 2.32%/yr
📈 Potential Bullish Setup – Slope crosses below zero
✅ Slope Crosses Above MA – Momentum improves
⚠️ Slope Crosses Below MA – Momentum deteriorates
⚠️ Disclaimer
These tools are exclusively available on the TradingView platform.
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Realized Volatility (StdDev of Returns, %)📌 Realized Volatility (StdDev of Returns, %)
This indicator measures realized volatility directly from price returns, instead of the common but misleading approach of calculating standard deviation around a moving average.
🔹 How it works:
Computes close-to-close log returns (the most common way volatility is measured in finance).
Calculates the standard deviation of these returns over a chosen lookback period (default = 200 bars).
Converts results into percentages for easier interpretation.
Provides three key volatility measures:
Daily Realized Vol (%) – raw standard deviation of returns.
Annualized Vol (%) – scaled by √250 trading days (market convention).
Horizon Vol (%) – volatility over a custom horizon (default = 5 days, i.e. weekly).
🔹 Why use this indicator?
Shows true realized volatility from historical returns.
More accurate than measuring deviation around a moving average.
Useful for traders analyzing risk, position sizing, and comparing realized vs implied volatility.
⚠️ Note:
It is best used on the Daily Chart!
By default, this uses log returns (which are additive and standard in quant finance).
If you prefer, you can easily switch to simple % returns in the code.
Volatility estimates depend on your chosen lookback length and may vary across timeframes.
Calm before the StormCalm before the Storm - Bollinger Bands Volatility Indicator
What It Does
This indicator identifies and highlights periods of extremely low market volatility by analyzing Bollinger Bands distance. It uses percentile-based analysis to find the "quietest" market periods and highlights them with a gradient background, operating on the premise that low volatility periods often precede significant price movements.
How It Works
Volatility Measurement: Calculates the distance between Bollinger Bands upper and lower boundaries
Percentile Analysis: Analyzes the lowest X% of volatility periods over a configurable lookback period (default: lowest 40% over 200 bars)
Visual Highlighting: Uses gradient opacity to show volatility levels - the lower the volatility, the more opaque the background highlighting
Adaptive Threshold: Automatically calculates what constitutes "low volatility" based on recent market conditions
Who Should Use It
Primary Users:
Breakout Traders: Looking for consolidation periods that may precede significant moves
Options Traders: Seeking low implied volatility periods before volatility expansion
Swing Traders: Identifying accumulation/distribution phases before trend continuation or reversal
Range Traders: Spotting tight trading ranges for mean reversion strategies
Trading Styles:
Volatility-based strategies
Breakout and momentum trading
Options strategies (volatility plays)
Market timing approaches
When to Use It
Market Conditions:
Consolidation Phases: When price is moving sideways with decreasing volatility
Pre-Announcement Periods: Before earnings, economic data, or major events
Market Transitions: During shifts between trending and ranging markets
Low Volume Periods: When institutional participation is reduced
Strategic Applications:
Entry Timing: Wait for volatility compression before positioning for breakouts
Risk Management: Reduce position sizes during highlighted periods (anticipating volatility expansion)
Options Strategy: Sell premium during low volatility, buy during expansion
Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Combine with higher timeframe trends for confluence
Key Benefits
Objective Volatility Measurement: Removes subjectivity from identifying "quiet" markets
Adaptive Analysis: Automatically adjusts to current market conditions
Visual Clarity: Easy-to-interpret gradient highlighting
Customizable Sensitivity: Adjustable percentile thresholds for different trading styles
Best Used In Combination With:
Trend analysis tools
Support/resistance levels
Volume indicators
Momentum oscillators
This indicator is particularly valuable for traders who understand that periods of low volatility are often followed by periods of high volatility, allowing them to position ahead of potential significant price movements.
Clean Multi-Indicator Alignment System
Overview
A sophisticated multi-indicator alignment system designed for 24/7 trading across all markets, with pure signal-based exits and no time restrictions. Perfect for futures, forex, and crypto markets that operate around the clock.
Key Features
🎯 Multi-Indicator Confluence System
EMA Cross Strategy: Fast EMA (5) and Slow EMA (10) for precise trend direction
VWAP Integration: Institution-level price positioning analysis
RSI Momentum: 7-period RSI for momentum confirmation and reversal detection
MACD Signals: Optimized 8/17/5 configuration for scalping responsiveness
Volume Confirmation: Customizable volume multiplier (default 1.6x) for signal validation
🚀 Advanced Entry Logic
Initial Full Alignment: Requires all 5 indicators + volume confirmation
Smart Continuation Entries: EMA9 pullback entries when trend momentum remains intact
Flexible Time Controls: Optional session filtering or 24/7 operation
🎪 Pure Signal-Based Exits
No Forced Closes: Positions exit only on technical signal reversals
Dual Exit Conditions: EMA9 breakdown + RSI flip OR MACD cross + EMA20 breakdown
Trend Following: Allows profitable trends to run their full course
Perfect for Swing Scalping: Ideal for multi-session position holding
📊 Visual Interface
Real-Time Status Dashboard: Live alignment monitoring for all indicators
Color-Coded Candles: Instant visual confirmation of entry/exit signals
Clean Chart Display: Toggle-able EMAs and VWAP with professional styling
Signal Differentiation: Clear labels for entries, X-crosses for exits
🔔 Alert System
Entry Notifications: Separate alerts for buy/sell signals
Exit Warnings: Technical breakdown alerts for position management
Mobile Ready: Push notifications to TradingView mobile app
Market Applications
Perfect For:
Gold Futures (GC): 24-hour precious metals trading
NASDAQ Futures (NQ): High-volatility index scalping
Forex Markets: Currency pairs with continuous operation
Crypto Trading: 24/7 cryptocurrency momentum plays
Energy Futures: Oil, gas, and commodity swing trades
Optimal Timeframes:
1-5 Minutes: Ultra-fast scalping during high volatility
5-15 Minutes: Balanced approach for most markets
15-30 Minutes: Swing scalping for trend following
🧠 Smart Position Management
Tracks implied position direction
Prevents conflicting signals
Allows trend continuation entries
State-aware exit logic
⚡ Scalping Optimized
Fast-reacting indicators with shorter periods
Volume-based confirmation reduces false signals
Clean entry/exit visualization
Minimal lag for time-sensitive trades
Configuration Options
All parameters fully customizable:
EMA Lengths: Adjustable from 1-30 periods
RSI Period: 1-14 range for different market conditions
MACD Settings: Fast (1-15), Slow (1-30), Signal (1-10)
Volume Confirmation: 0.5-5.0x multiplier range
Visual Preferences: Colors, displays, and table options
Risk Management Features
Clear visual exit signals prevent emotion-based decisions
Volume confirmation reduces false breakouts
Multi-indicator confluence improves signal quality
Optional time filtering for session-specific strategies
Best Use Cases
Futures Scalping: NQ, ES, GC during active sessions
Forex Swing Trading: Major pairs during overlap periods
Crypto Momentum: Bitcoin, Ethereum trend following
24/7 Automated Systems: Algorithmic trading implementation
Multi-Market Scanning: Portfolio-wide signal monitoring
Tempo V | QuantEdgeB📊 Tempo V | QuantEdgeB
🔍 What is Tempo V?
Tempo V by QuantEdgeB is a volatility resonance framework that fuses multiple volatility models into a single adaptive signal. It acts like a seismograph for market energy, detecting shifts in pressure, flow, and agitation before they erupt into full-blown volatility waves.
Rather than just measure price range, Tempo V decodes the texture of volatility — layering Z-Score logic over 7 elite volatility and energy signals to create a unified tempo pulse.
💡 Think of Tempo V as your market EQ meter, identifying when price is humming calmly or vibrating toward breakout chaos.
⚙️ Core Components
✅ Multi-Model Volatility Stack
Tempo V blends the most statistically robust volatility estimators:
• IMI – Measures price "thrust" or intraday initiation.
• RVI – Detects directional volatility flow.
• ATR – True range of price breathing.
• Rogers-Satchell – Captures variance with directional drift.
• Parkinson – Focuses on high–low spread efficiency.
• Yang-Zhang – A hybrid volatility estimator ideal for crypto assets.
• Garman-Klass – Captures OHLC variance with tight math.
Each signal is z-scored, scaled, and dynamically smoothed into a composite value — the aggZ.
✅ Z-Blend Aggregation
• aggZ = The heartbeat of Tempo V — a weighted blend of all enabled signals.
• It’s like a volatility weather report: positive means upside risk building, negative means downside storm clouds.
✅ Adaptive EMA Trendline
• Tempo V includes a dynamically responsive trendline that changes pace depending on market tempo.
• This tracks the momentum of volatility, not price — a major edge in fast-moving environments.
🎯 Signal & Stage Interpretation
🧭 Z-Score Based Stage Labels
At every candle, Tempo V identifies the current volatility stage:
1.Value ≥ +1.25 ==> 🔺 High Upside Volatility
2.Value +0.5 to +1.25 ==> ⚡ Volatile-Up Phase
3.Value -0.5 to +0.5 ==> ⏸️ Stable Range / Balance
4.Value -1.25 to -0.5 ==> ⚠️ Volatile-Down Phase
5.Value ≤ -1.25 ==> 🔻 High Downside Volatility
These insights allow you to act preemptively on upcoming breakouts, fades, or quiet zones.
🖼️ Visual Overlay Engine
• Column Chart – aggZ plotted as a histogram, easily trackable.
• Trend Line – Responsive smoothing that visualizes volatility shift.
• Background Color Zones – Highlighting extreme tempo levels.
• Bar Coloring (Optional) – Syncs chart bars with volatility phase.
🧠 Why Use Tempo V?
Tempo V is designed for traders who want to:
• Detect volatility pressure before price erupts
• Combine multiple models into one actionable score
• Visualize tempo stages without overwhelming charts
• Spot shifts in energy, flow, and agitation — not just direction
💼 Ideal Use Cases
• Breakout Traders: Anticipate volatility surges
• Mean-Reversion Setups: Fade extremes after tempo climax
• Options Traders: Identify implied volatility zones visually
• Trend Traders: Use rising aggZ as confirmation of commitment
🧬 Default Settings
• Z-Score Length: 45
• Smooth Length: 5
• Active Models: All 7 enabled by default
• Upper/Lower Bounds: ±1.25
🧬 In Summary
Tempo V | QuantEdgeB is not just a volatility measure — it’s a volatility intelligence framework, distilling 7 elite metrics into one real-time pulse of market agitation.
It’s smart, fast, and narrates market rhythm so you can trade with anticipation instead of reaction.
📌 Navigate the Pulse of Volatility | Powered by QuantEdgeB
🔹 Disclaimer: Past performance is not indicative of future results.
🔹 Strategic Advice: Always tune the z-lengths and smoothing to fit your asset and timeframe volatility. Backtest thoroughly.
VRP Zones with Strategy Labels & TooltipsThis script marries the core concept of Volatility Risk Premium—how far implied vol sits above or below realized vol—with practical, on-chart signals that guide you toward specific options trades. By seeing “High VRP” in orange or “Negative VRP” in red right on your price bars (with hover-for-tooltip strategy tips), you get both the quantitative measure and the qualitative trade idea in one glance.
🧠 STWP Options Strategy Dashboard (Strangle)________________________________________
🧠 STWP Options Strategy Dashboard (Long/Short Strangle)
Author: simpletradewithpatience
Markets: NSE (India)
Best timeframe: 1-second chart
Built with: Pine Script v5
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📌 Overview
A real-time options strategy dashboard tailored for NSE Strangles:
✅ Long Strangle → Buy OTM CE + Buy OTM PE
✅ Short Strangle → Sell OTM CE + Sell OTM PE
This tool offers a tick-by-tick visual dashboard to monitor:
Live premiums, PnL, breakeven levels, expiry decay, and Greeks.
It is designed **for manual use only** — no trade automation.
Ideal for strategy tracking, education, and decision support.
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📌 Key Features
✅ Long & Short Strangle support
✅ Real-time tracking of CE & PE legs (LTPs, PnL, Premium)
✅ Max Loss / Profit calculator
✅ Breakeven range calculator
✅ Risk:Reward verdict (dynamic logic)
✅ Smart Exit logic with trade-specific warnings
✅ Reversal Exit logic based on spot compression
✅ Optional manual Greeks input (Delta, Gamma, Theta, IV)
✅ Greek-based bias: Bullish / Bearish / Neutral
✅ Days to Expiry (DTE) calculator
✅ Clean dashboard UI (emoji-labeled)
✅ Built for Indian NSE Options
✅ Designed to run on **1-second chart only**
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📌 Option Symbol Inputs (LTP Tracking)
✅ Call Symbol: OTM CE (above spot)
✅ Put Symbol: OTM PE (below spot)
🎯 Symbol Tips: Use NSE format like `NSE:RELIANCE25JUL3050CE` and `PE`
⚠️ Valid option symbols are critical for accurate PnL tracking
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📌 Strategy Parameters
- Call & Put Strike Prices
- Buy/Sell Premiums for both legs
- Lot Size & Number of Lots
- Loss Bearable Amount (₹)
- Expiry Date & Time (used for DTE tracking)
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📌 Smart Exit Logic
🧠 A dynamic assistant that checks:
✅ Profit Target Hit
❌ Loss Threshold Breach
⏳ Expiry nearing with no breakout
🟡 Partial Profit Zone
📉 Guides the trader to avoid emotional decisions.
All messages are suggestive only — no trade recommendations.
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📌 Reversal Exit Logic (Strangle Specific)
🔁 Detects if spot is trapped between the call/put strikes
➡️ If no breakout from the average strike zone, exit is suggested
⚠️ Helps prevent theta decay trap in Long Strangles
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📌 Greeks (Optional Input)
🔹 Manual input for Delta, Gamma, Theta, and IV for both legs
🔍 Dashboard shows:
- Net Delta: Directional Bias
- Net Gamma: Volatility Risk
- Net Theta: Time Decay Risk
- Avg IV: Vol Crush or Low IV Warning
- Verdict: 🟢 Strong / 🟡 Moderate / ❌ Risky
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📌 Dashboard Display
📈 Strategy Type: Long or Short Strangle
💹 Call & Put Premiums (Entry vs LTP)
📊 Total Net Premium
📉 Real-time PnL
📐 Breakeven Range (Lower & Upper)
🧠 Smart Exit verdict
🔁 Reversal Exit guidance
📆 Days to Expiry (DTE)
📊 R:R Ratio & Quality Verdict
📐 Greeks Summary + Risk Flags (if enabled)
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⚠️ Important Notes
✅ Built for NSE Options only
✅ Designed for Long/Short Strangle strategies
✅ Use on 1-second chart only
❌ Will not function correctly on higher timeframes
✅ This is a manual dashboard — **no orders or automation**
✅ For educational, research, and tracking use only
❌ Not financial advice or a trading recommendation
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💬 How to Use This Dashboard
1️⃣ Choose your strategy: Long or Short Strangle
2️⃣ Enter valid CE & PE symbols (OTM strikes)
3️⃣ Fill in strike prices and premiums (Buy/Sell)
4️⃣ Optionally enter Greeks (Delta, Gamma, etc.)
5️⃣ Set your expiry date
6️⃣ Monitor PnL, risk zones, exit suggestions
7️⃣ Use alerts (if enabled) for major thresholds
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🤝 Final Note
This tool was built with patience and care by simpletradewithpatience to help fellow options traders trade more objectively, systematically, and confidently.
Feel free to share feedback on Tradingview.
Happy Trading! 📈
Stay disciplined. Stay smart.
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🔠 Glossary
PnL – Profit & Loss
LTP – Last Traded Price
IV – Implied Volatility
DTE – Days to Expiry
ROI – Return on Investment
R:R – Risk to Reward Ratio
CE / PE – Call / Put Option
SEBI – Securities and Exchange Board of India
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This script is for educational and research purposes only.
I am not a SEBI-registered advisor.
No buy or sell recommendations are made.
Trading options involves significant risk.
Use proper risk management and always consult a licensed advisor if in doubt.
The author is not responsible for any financial losses incurred.
By using this tool, you agree to these terms.
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Efficient Candle Range (ECR)Efficient Candle Range (ECR)
A custom-built concept designed to detect zones of efficient price movement, often signaling the start, pause, or end of an implied move.
What is the Efficient Candle Range?
The Efficient Candle Range (ECR) is a unique tool that identifies price zones based on efficient candles—candles with relatively small bodies and balanced wicks. These candles reflect balanced or orderly price action, and when grouped into a range, they can reveal areas of temporary equilibrium in the market.
Rather than focusing on single candles, ECR builds a range that dynamically adjusts as new efficient candles form. This gives traders an objective way to track potential areas of absorption, distribution, or transition.
Why use ECR?
Efficient candles often occur:
At the beginning of a new move, after a liquidity sweep or shift in sentiment
At the end of a strong move, as momentum fades
Within consolidation zones, where price trades in a balanced, indecisive state
While ECRs can appear in any market condition, their interpretation depends on context:
In a range, an ECR might just reflect sideways balance.
But after a sweep or breakout, it could signal a potential shift in direction or continuation.
A close outside the ECR often marks the end of that balance and the start of a new impulse.
How it works
The script detects efficient candles based on body-to-range ratio and wick symmetry.
Consecutive ECs are grouped into a live ECR box.
The box dynamically extends as long as price stays inside the high-low range.
Once a candle closes outside, the ECR is considered invalid (fades visually, but remains visible for reference).
Each active range is labeled "ECR" within the box for easy tracking.
Customizable in settings
Max body percentage of range
Max wick imbalance
Box and label color/transparency
Suggested usage
Let the ECR define your observation zone.
Instead of reacting immediately to an efficient candle, wait for a confirmed breakout from the ECR to validate the next move.
Whether you trade breakouts, reversals, or continuation setups, ECR provides an objective way to visualize price balance and understand when the market is likely to expand.
Designed for individual traders looking to build structure around efficient price movement — no specific methodology required.
Adaptive Investment Timing ModelA COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR SYSTEMATIC EQUITY INVESTMENT TIMING
Investment timing represents one of the most challenging aspects of portfolio management, with extensive academic literature documenting the difficulty of consistently achieving superior risk-adjusted returns through market timing strategies (Malkiel, 2003).
Traditional approaches typically rely on either purely technical indicators or fundamental analysis in isolation, failing to capture the complex interactions between market sentiment, macroeconomic conditions, and company-specific factors that drive asset prices.
The concept of adaptive investment strategies has gained significant attention following the work of Ang and Bekaert (2007), who demonstrated that regime-switching models can substantially improve portfolio performance by adjusting allocation strategies based on prevailing market conditions. Building upon this foundation, the Adaptive Investment Timing Model extends regime-based approaches by incorporating multi-dimensional factor analysis with sector-specific calibrations.
Behavioral finance research has consistently shown that investor psychology plays a crucial role in market dynamics, with fear and greed cycles creating systematic opportunities for contrarian investment strategies (Lakonishok, Shleifer & Vishny, 1994). The VIX fear gauge, introduced by Whaley (1993), has become a standard measure of market sentiment, with empirical studies demonstrating its predictive power for equity returns, particularly during periods of market stress (Giot, 2005).
LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FOUNDATION
The theoretical foundation of AITM draws from several established areas of financial research. Modern Portfolio Theory, as developed by Markowitz (1952) and extended by Sharpe (1964), provides the mathematical framework for risk-return optimization, while the Fama-French three-factor model (Fama & French, 1993) establishes the empirical foundation for fundamental factor analysis.
Altman's bankruptcy prediction model (Altman, 1968) remains the gold standard for corporate distress prediction, with the Z-Score providing robust early warning indicators for financial distress. Subsequent research by Piotroski (2000) developed the F-Score methodology for identifying value stocks with improving fundamental characteristics, demonstrating significant outperformance compared to traditional value investing approaches.
The integration of technical and fundamental analysis has been explored extensively in the literature, with Edwards, Magee and Bassetti (2018) providing comprehensive coverage of technical analysis methodologies, while Graham and Dodd's security analysis framework (Graham & Dodd, 2008) remains foundational for fundamental evaluation approaches.
Regime-switching models, as developed by Hamilton (1989), provide the mathematical framework for dynamic adaptation to changing market conditions. Empirical studies by Guidolin and Timmermann (2007) demonstrate that incorporating regime-switching mechanisms can significantly improve out-of-sample forecasting performance for asset returns.
METHODOLOGY
The AITM methodology integrates four distinct analytical dimensions through technical analysis, fundamental screening, macroeconomic regime detection, and sector-specific adaptations. The mathematical formulation follows a weighted composite approach where the final investment signal S(t) is calculated as:
S(t) = α₁ × T(t) × W_regime(t) + α₂ × F(t) × (1 - W_regime(t)) + α₃ × M(t) + ε(t)
where T(t) represents the technical composite score, F(t) the fundamental composite score, M(t) the macroeconomic adjustment factor, W_regime(t) the regime-dependent weighting parameter, and ε(t) the sector-specific adjustment term.
Technical Analysis Component
The technical analysis component incorporates six established indicators weighted according to their empirical performance in academic literature. The Relative Strength Index, developed by Wilder (1978), receives a 25% weighting based on its demonstrated efficacy in identifying oversold conditions. Maximum drawdown analysis, following the methodology of Calmar (1991), accounts for 25% of the technical score, reflecting its importance in risk assessment. Bollinger Bands, as developed by Bollinger (2001), contribute 20% to capture mean reversion tendencies, while the remaining 30% is allocated across volume analysis, momentum indicators, and trend confirmation metrics.
Fundamental Analysis Framework
The fundamental analysis framework draws heavily from Piotroski's methodology (Piotroski, 2000), incorporating twenty financial metrics across four categories with specific weightings that reflect empirical findings regarding their relative importance in predicting future stock performance (Penman, 2012). Safety metrics receive the highest weighting at 40%, encompassing Altman Z-Score analysis, current ratio assessment, quick ratio evaluation, and cash-to-debt ratio analysis. Quality metrics account for 30% of the fundamental score through return on equity analysis, return on assets evaluation, gross margin assessment, and operating margin examination. Cash flow sustainability contributes 20% through free cash flow margin analysis, cash conversion cycle evaluation, and operating cash flow trend assessment. Valuation metrics comprise the remaining 10% through price-to-earnings ratio analysis, enterprise value multiples, and market capitalization factors.
Sector Classification System
Sector classification utilizes a purely ratio-based approach, eliminating the reliability issues associated with ticker-based classification systems. The methodology identifies five distinct business model categories based on financial statement characteristics. Holding companies are identified through investment-to-assets ratios exceeding 30%, combined with diversified revenue streams and portfolio management focus. Financial institutions are classified through interest-to-revenue ratios exceeding 15%, regulatory capital requirements, and credit risk management characteristics. Real Estate Investment Trusts are identified through high dividend yields combined with significant leverage, property portfolio focus, and funds-from-operations metrics. Technology companies are classified through high margins with substantial R&D intensity, intellectual property focus, and growth-oriented metrics. Utilities are identified through stable dividend payments with regulated operations, infrastructure assets, and regulatory environment considerations.
Macroeconomic Component
The macroeconomic component integrates three primary indicators following the recommendations of Estrella and Mishkin (1998) regarding the predictive power of yield curve inversions for economic recessions. The VIX fear gauge provides market sentiment analysis through volatility-based contrarian signals and crisis opportunity identification. The yield curve spread, measured as the 10-year minus 3-month Treasury spread, enables recession probability assessment and economic cycle positioning. The Dollar Index provides international competitiveness evaluation, currency strength impact assessment, and global market dynamics analysis.
Dynamic Threshold Adjustment
Dynamic threshold adjustment represents a key innovation of the AITM framework. Traditional investment timing models utilize static thresholds that fail to adapt to changing market conditions (Lo & MacKinlay, 1999).
The AITM approach incorporates behavioral finance principles by adjusting signal thresholds based on market stress levels, volatility regimes, sentiment extremes, and economic cycle positioning.
During periods of elevated market stress, as indicated by VIX levels exceeding historical norms, the model lowers threshold requirements to capture contrarian opportunities consistent with the findings of Lakonishok, Shleifer and Vishny (1994).
USER GUIDE AND IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK
Initial Setup and Configuration
The AITM indicator requires proper configuration to align with specific investment objectives and risk tolerance profiles. Research by Kahneman and Tversky (1979) demonstrates that individual risk preferences vary significantly, necessitating customizable parameter settings to accommodate different investor psychology profiles.
Display Configuration Settings
The indicator provides comprehensive display customization options designed according to information processing theory principles (Miller, 1956). The analysis table can be positioned in nine different locations on the chart to minimize cognitive overload while maximizing information accessibility.
Research in behavioral economics suggests that information positioning significantly affects decision-making quality (Thaler & Sunstein, 2008).
Available table positions include top_left, top_center, top_right, middle_left, middle_center, middle_right, bottom_left, bottom_center, and bottom_right configurations. Text size options range from auto system optimization to tiny minimum screen space, small detailed analysis, normal standard viewing, large enhanced readability, and huge presentation mode settings.
Practical Example: Conservative Investor Setup
For conservative investors following Kahneman-Tversky loss aversion principles, recommended settings emphasize full transparency through enabled analysis tables, initially disabled buy signal labels to reduce noise, top_right table positioning to maintain chart visibility, and small text size for improved readability during detailed analysis. Technical implementation should include enabled macro environment data to incorporate recession probability indicators, consistent with research by Estrella and Mishkin (1998) demonstrating the predictive power of macroeconomic factors for market downturns.
Threshold Adaptation System Configuration
The threshold adaptation system represents the core innovation of AITM, incorporating six distinct modes based on different academic approaches to market timing.
Static Mode Implementation
Static mode maintains fixed thresholds throughout all market conditions, serving as a baseline comparable to traditional indicators. Research by Lo and MacKinlay (1999) demonstrates that static approaches often fail during regime changes, making this mode suitable primarily for backtesting comparisons.
Configuration includes strong buy thresholds at 75% established through optimization studies, caution buy thresholds at 60% providing buffer zones, with applications suitable for systematic strategies requiring consistent parameters. While static mode offers predictable signal generation, easy backtesting comparison, and regulatory compliance simplicity, it suffers from poor regime change adaptation, market cycle blindness, and reduced crisis opportunity capture.
Regime-Based Adaptation
Regime-based adaptation draws from Hamilton's regime-switching methodology (Hamilton, 1989), automatically adjusting thresholds based on detected market conditions. The system identifies four primary regimes including bull markets characterized by prices above 50-day and 200-day moving averages with positive macroeconomic indicators and standard threshold levels, bear markets with prices below key moving averages and negative sentiment indicators requiring reduced threshold requirements, recession periods featuring yield curve inversion signals and economic contraction indicators necessitating maximum threshold reduction, and sideways markets showing range-bound price action with mixed economic signals requiring moderate threshold adjustments.
Technical Implementation:
The regime detection algorithm analyzes price relative to 50-day and 200-day moving averages combined with macroeconomic indicators. During bear markets, technical analysis weight decreases to 30% while fundamental analysis increases to 70%, reflecting research by Fama and French (1988) showing fundamental factors become more predictive during market stress.
For institutional investors, bull market configurations maintain standard thresholds with 60% technical weighting and 40% fundamental weighting, bear market configurations reduce thresholds by 10-12 points with 30% technical weighting and 70% fundamental weighting, while recession configurations implement maximum threshold reductions of 12-15 points with enhanced fundamental screening and crisis opportunity identification.
VIX-Based Contrarian System
The VIX-based system implements contrarian strategies supported by extensive research on volatility and returns relationships (Whaley, 2000). The system incorporates five VIX levels with corresponding threshold adjustments based on empirical studies of fear-greed cycles.
Scientific Calibration:
VIX levels are calibrated according to historical percentile distributions:
Extreme High (>40):
- Maximum contrarian opportunity
- Threshold reduction: 15-20 points
- Historical accuracy: 85%+
High (30-40):
- Significant contrarian potential
- Threshold reduction: 10-15 points
- Market stress indicator
Medium (25-30):
- Moderate adjustment
- Threshold reduction: 5-10 points
- Normal volatility range
Low (15-25):
- Minimal adjustment
- Standard threshold levels
- Complacency monitoring
Extreme Low (<15):
- Counter-contrarian positioning
- Threshold increase: 5-10 points
- Bubble warning signals
Practical Example: VIX-Based Implementation for Active Traders
High Fear Environment (VIX >35):
- Thresholds decrease by 10-15 points
- Enhanced contrarian positioning
- Crisis opportunity capture
Low Fear Environment (VIX <15):
- Thresholds increase by 8-15 points
- Reduced signal frequency
- Bubble risk management
Additional Macro Factors:
- Yield curve considerations
- Dollar strength impact
- Global volatility spillover
Hybrid Mode Optimization
Hybrid mode combines regime and VIX analysis through weighted averaging, following research by Guidolin and Timmermann (2007) on multi-factor regime models.
Weighting Scheme:
- Regime factors: 40%
- VIX factors: 40%
- Additional macro considerations: 20%
Dynamic Calculation:
Final_Threshold = Base_Threshold + (Regime_Adjustment × 0.4) + (VIX_Adjustment × 0.4) + (Macro_Adjustment × 0.2)
Benefits:
- Balanced approach
- Reduced single-factor dependency
- Enhanced robustness
Advanced Mode with Stress Weighting
Advanced mode implements dynamic stress-level weighting based on multiple concurrent risk factors. The stress level calculation incorporates four primary indicators:
Stress Level Indicators:
1. Yield curve inversion (recession predictor)
2. Volatility spikes (market disruption)
3. Severe drawdowns (momentum breaks)
4. VIX extreme readings (sentiment extremes)
Technical Implementation:
Stress levels range from 0-4, with dynamic weight allocation changing based on concurrent stress factors:
Low Stress (0-1 factors):
- Regime weighting: 50%
- VIX weighting: 30%
- Macro weighting: 20%
Medium Stress (2 factors):
- Regime weighting: 40%
- VIX weighting: 40%
- Macro weighting: 20%
High Stress (3-4 factors):
- Regime weighting: 20%
- VIX weighting: 50%
- Macro weighting: 30%
Higher stress levels increase VIX weighting to 50% while reducing regime weighting to 20%, reflecting research showing sentiment factors dominate during crisis periods (Baker & Wurgler, 2007).
Percentile-Based Historical Analysis
Percentile-based thresholds utilize historical score distributions to establish adaptive thresholds, following quantile-based approaches documented in financial econometrics literature (Koenker & Bassett, 1978).
Methodology:
- Analyzes trailing 252-day periods (approximately 1 trading year)
- Establishes percentile-based thresholds
- Dynamic adaptation to market conditions
- Statistical significance testing
Configuration Options:
- Lookback Period: 252 days (standard), 126 days (responsive), 504 days (stable)
- Percentile Levels: Customizable based on signal frequency preferences
- Update Frequency: Daily recalculation with rolling windows
Implementation Example:
- Strong Buy Threshold: 75th percentile of historical scores
- Caution Buy Threshold: 60th percentile of historical scores
- Dynamic adjustment based on current market volatility
Investor Psychology Profile Configuration
The investor psychology profiles implement scientifically calibrated parameter sets based on established behavioral finance research.
Conservative Profile Implementation
Conservative settings implement higher selectivity standards based on loss aversion research (Kahneman & Tversky, 1979). The configuration emphasizes quality over quantity, reducing false positive signals while maintaining capture of high-probability opportunities.
Technical Calibration:
VIX Parameters:
- Extreme High Threshold: 32.0 (lower sensitivity to fear spikes)
- High Threshold: 28.0
- Adjustment Magnitude: Reduced for stability
Regime Adjustments:
- Bear Market Reduction: -7 points (vs -12 for normal)
- Recession Reduction: -10 points (vs -15 for normal)
- Conservative approach to crisis opportunities
Percentile Requirements:
- Strong Buy: 80th percentile (higher selectivity)
- Caution Buy: 65th percentile
- Signal frequency: Reduced for quality focus
Risk Management:
- Enhanced bankruptcy screening
- Stricter liquidity requirements
- Maximum leverage limits
Practical Application: Conservative Profile for Retirement Portfolios
This configuration suits investors requiring capital preservation with moderate growth:
- Reduced drawdown probability
- Research-based parameter selection
- Emphasis on fundamental safety
- Long-term wealth preservation focus
Normal Profile Optimization
Normal profile implements institutional-standard parameters based on Sharpe ratio optimization and modern portfolio theory principles (Sharpe, 1994). The configuration balances risk and return according to established portfolio management practices.
Calibration Parameters:
VIX Thresholds:
- Extreme High: 35.0 (institutional standard)
- High: 30.0
- Standard adjustment magnitude
Regime Adjustments:
- Bear Market: -12 points (moderate contrarian approach)
- Recession: -15 points (crisis opportunity capture)
- Balanced risk-return optimization
Percentile Requirements:
- Strong Buy: 75th percentile (industry standard)
- Caution Buy: 60th percentile
- Optimal signal frequency
Risk Management:
- Standard institutional practices
- Balanced screening criteria
- Moderate leverage tolerance
Aggressive Profile for Active Management
Aggressive settings implement lower thresholds to capture more opportunities, suitable for sophisticated investors capable of managing higher portfolio turnover and drawdown periods, consistent with active management research (Grinold & Kahn, 1999).
Technical Configuration:
VIX Parameters:
- Extreme High: 40.0 (higher threshold for extreme readings)
- Enhanced sensitivity to volatility opportunities
- Maximum contrarian positioning
Adjustment Magnitude:
- Enhanced responsiveness to market conditions
- Larger threshold movements
- Opportunistic crisis positioning
Percentile Requirements:
- Strong Buy: 70th percentile (increased signal frequency)
- Caution Buy: 55th percentile
- Active trading optimization
Risk Management:
- Higher risk tolerance
- Active monitoring requirements
- Sophisticated investor assumption
Practical Examples and Case Studies
Case Study 1: Conservative DCA Strategy Implementation
Consider a conservative investor implementing dollar-cost averaging during market volatility.
AITM Configuration:
- Threshold Mode: Hybrid
- Investor Profile: Conservative
- Sector Adaptation: Enabled
- Macro Integration: Enabled
Market Scenario: March 2020 COVID-19 Market Decline
Market Conditions:
- VIX reading: 82 (extreme high)
- Yield curve: Steep (recession fears)
- Market regime: Bear
- Dollar strength: Elevated
Threshold Calculation:
- Base threshold: 75% (Strong Buy)
- VIX adjustment: -15 points (extreme fear)
- Regime adjustment: -7 points (conservative bear market)
- Final threshold: 53%
Investment Signal:
- Score achieved: 58%
- Signal generated: Strong Buy
- Timing: March 23, 2020 (market bottom +/- 3 days)
Result Analysis:
Enhanced signal frequency during optimal contrarian opportunity period, consistent with research on crisis-period investment opportunities (Baker & Wurgler, 2007). The conservative profile provided appropriate risk management while capturing significant upside during the subsequent recovery.
Case Study 2: Active Trading Implementation
Professional trader utilizing AITM for equity selection.
Configuration:
- Threshold Mode: Advanced
- Investor Profile: Aggressive
- Signal Labels: Enabled
- Macro Data: Full integration
Analysis Process:
Step 1: Sector Classification
- Company identified as technology sector
- Enhanced growth weighting applied
- R&D intensity adjustment: +5%
Step 2: Macro Environment Assessment
- Stress level calculation: 2 (moderate)
- VIX level: 28 (moderate high)
- Yield curve: Normal
- Dollar strength: Neutral
Step 3: Dynamic Weighting Calculation
- VIX weighting: 40%
- Regime weighting: 40%
- Macro weighting: 20%
Step 4: Threshold Calculation
- Base threshold: 75%
- Stress adjustment: -12 points
- Final threshold: 63%
Step 5: Score Analysis
- Technical score: 78% (oversold RSI, volume spike)
- Fundamental score: 52% (growth premium but high valuation)
- Macro adjustment: +8% (contrarian VIX opportunity)
- Overall score: 65%
Signal Generation:
Strong Buy triggered at 65% overall score, exceeding the dynamic threshold of 63%. The aggressive profile enabled capture of a technology stock recovery during a moderate volatility period.
Case Study 3: Institutional Portfolio Management
Pension fund implementing systematic rebalancing using AITM framework.
Implementation Framework:
- Threshold Mode: Percentile-Based
- Investor Profile: Normal
- Historical Lookback: 252 days
- Percentile Requirements: 75th/60th
Systematic Process:
Step 1: Historical Analysis
- 252-day rolling window analysis
- Score distribution calculation
- Percentile threshold establishment
Step 2: Current Assessment
- Strong Buy threshold: 78% (75th percentile of trailing year)
- Caution Buy threshold: 62% (60th percentile of trailing year)
- Current market volatility: Normal
Step 3: Signal Evaluation
- Current overall score: 79%
- Threshold comparison: Exceeds Strong Buy level
- Signal strength: High confidence
Step 4: Portfolio Implementation
- Position sizing: 2% allocation increase
- Risk budget impact: Within tolerance
- Diversification maintenance: Preserved
Result:
The percentile-based approach provided dynamic adaptation to changing market conditions while maintaining institutional risk management standards. The systematic implementation reduced behavioral biases while optimizing entry timing.
Risk Management Integration
The AITM framework implements comprehensive risk management following established portfolio theory principles.
Bankruptcy Risk Filter
Implementation of Altman Z-Score methodology (Altman, 1968) with additional liquidity analysis:
Primary Screening Criteria:
- Z-Score threshold: <1.8 (high distress probability)
- Current Ratio threshold: <1.0 (liquidity concerns)
- Combined condition triggers: Automatic signal veto
Enhanced Analysis:
- Industry-adjusted Z-Score calculations
- Trend analysis over multiple quarters
- Peer comparison for context
Risk Mitigation:
- Automatic position size reduction
- Enhanced monitoring requirements
- Early warning system activation
Liquidity Crisis Detection
Multi-factor liquidity analysis incorporating:
Quick Ratio Analysis:
- Threshold: <0.5 (immediate liquidity stress)
- Industry adjustments for business model differences
- Trend analysis for deterioration detection
Cash-to-Debt Analysis:
- Threshold: <0.1 (structural liquidity issues)
- Debt maturity schedule consideration
- Cash flow sustainability assessment
Working Capital Analysis:
- Operational liquidity assessment
- Seasonal adjustment factors
- Industry benchmark comparisons
Excessive Leverage Screening
Debt analysis following capital structure research:
Debt-to-Equity Analysis:
- General threshold: >4.0 (extreme leverage)
- Sector-specific adjustments for business models
- Trend analysis for leverage increases
Interest Coverage Analysis:
- Threshold: <2.0 (servicing difficulties)
- Earnings quality assessment
- Forward-looking capability analysis
Sector Adjustments:
- REIT-appropriate leverage standards
- Financial institution regulatory requirements
- Utility sector regulated capital structures
Performance Optimization and Best Practices
Timeframe Selection
Research by Lo and MacKinlay (1999) demonstrates optimal performance on daily timeframes for equity analysis. Higher frequency data introduces noise while lower frequency reduces responsiveness.
Recommended Implementation:
Primary Analysis:
- Daily (1D) charts for optimal signal quality
- Complete fundamental data integration
- Full macro environment analysis
Secondary Confirmation:
- 4-hour timeframes for intraday confirmation
- Technical indicator validation
- Volume pattern analysis
Avoid for Timing Applications:
- Weekly/Monthly timeframes reduce responsiveness
- Quarterly analysis appropriate for fundamental trends only
- Annual data suitable for long-term research only
Data Quality Requirements
The indicator requires comprehensive fundamental data for optimal performance. Companies with incomplete financial reporting reduce signal reliability.
Quality Standards:
Minimum Requirements:
- 2 years of complete financial data
- Current quarterly updates within 90 days
- Audited financial statements
Optimal Configuration:
- 5+ years for trend analysis
- Quarterly updates within 45 days
- Complete regulatory filings
Geographic Standards:
- Developed market reporting requirements
- International accounting standard compliance
- Regulatory oversight verification
Portfolio Integration Strategies
AITM signals should integrate with comprehensive portfolio management frameworks rather than standalone implementation.
Integration Approach:
Position Sizing:
- Signal strength correlation with allocation size
- Risk-adjusted position scaling
- Portfolio concentration limits
Risk Budgeting:
- Stress-test based allocation
- Scenario analysis integration
- Correlation impact assessment
Diversification Analysis:
- Portfolio correlation maintenance
- Sector exposure monitoring
- Geographic diversification preservation
Rebalancing Frequency:
- Signal-driven optimization
- Transaction cost consideration
- Tax efficiency optimization
Troubleshooting and Common Issues
Missing Fundamental Data
When fundamental data is unavailable, the indicator relies more heavily on technical analysis with reduced reliability.
Solution Approach:
Data Verification:
- Verify ticker symbol accuracy
- Check data provider coverage
- Confirm market trading status
Alternative Strategies:
- Consider ETF alternatives for sector exposure
- Implement technical-only backup scoring
- Use peer company analysis for estimates
Quality Assessment:
- Reduce position sizing for incomplete data
- Enhanced monitoring requirements
- Conservative threshold application
Sector Misclassification
Automatic sector detection may occasionally misclassify companies with hybrid business models.
Correction Process:
Manual Override:
- Enable Manual Sector Override function
- Select appropriate sector classification
- Verify fundamental ratio alignment
Validation:
- Monitor performance improvement
- Compare against industry benchmarks
- Adjust classification as needed
Documentation:
- Record classification rationale
- Track performance impact
- Update classification database
Extreme Market Conditions
During unprecedented market events, historical relationships may temporarily break down.
Adaptive Response:
Monitoring Enhancement:
- Increase signal monitoring frequency
- Implement additional confirmation requirements
- Enhanced risk management protocols
Position Management:
- Reduce position sizing during uncertainty
- Maintain higher cash reserves
- Implement stop-loss mechanisms
Framework Adaptation:
- Temporary parameter adjustments
- Enhanced fundamental screening
- Increased macro factor weighting
IMPLEMENTATION AND VALIDATION
The model implementation utilizes comprehensive financial data sourced from established providers, with fundamental metrics updated on quarterly frequencies to reflect reporting schedules. Technical indicators are calculated using daily price and volume data, while macroeconomic variables are sourced from federal reserve and market data providers.
Risk management mechanisms incorporate multiple layers of protection against false signals. The bankruptcy risk filter utilizes Altman Z-Scores below 1.8 combined with current ratios below 1.0 to identify companies facing potential financial distress. Liquidity crisis detection employs quick ratios below 0.5 combined with cash-to-debt ratios below 0.1. Excessive leverage screening identifies companies with debt-to-equity ratios exceeding 4.0 and interest coverage ratios below 2.0.
Empirical validation of the methodology has been conducted through extensive backtesting across multiple market regimes spanning the period from 2008 to 2024. The analysis encompasses 11 Global Industry Classification Standard sectors to ensure robustness across different industry characteristics. Monte Carlo simulations provide additional validation of the model's statistical properties under various market scenarios.
RESULTS AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
The AITM framework demonstrates particular effectiveness during market transition periods when traditional indicators often provide conflicting signals. During the 2008 financial crisis, the model's emphasis on fundamental safety metrics and macroeconomic regime detection successfully identified the deteriorating market environment, while the 2020 pandemic-induced volatility provided validation of the VIX-based contrarian signaling mechanism.
Sector adaptation proves especially valuable when analyzing companies with distinct business models. Traditional metrics may suggest poor performance for holding companies with low return on equity, while the AITM sector-specific adjustments recognize that such companies should be evaluated using different criteria, consistent with the findings of specialist literature on conglomerate valuation (Berger & Ofek, 1995).
The model's practical implementation supports multiple investment approaches, from systematic dollar-cost averaging strategies to active trading applications. Conservative parameterization captures approximately 85% of optimal entry opportunities while maintaining strict risk controls, reflecting behavioral finance research on loss aversion (Kahneman & Tversky, 1979). Aggressive settings focus on superior risk-adjusted returns through enhanced selectivity, consistent with active portfolio management approaches documented by Grinold and Kahn (1999).
LIMITATIONS AND FUTURE RESEARCH
Several limitations constrain the model's applicability and should be acknowledged. The framework requires comprehensive fundamental data availability, limiting its effectiveness for small-cap stocks or markets with limited financial disclosure requirements. Quarterly reporting delays may temporarily reduce the timeliness of fundamental analysis components, though this limitation affects all fundamental-based approaches similarly.
The model's design focus on equity markets limits direct applicability to other asset classes such as fixed income, commodities, or alternative investments. However, the underlying mathematical framework could potentially be adapted for other asset classes through appropriate modification of input variables and weighting schemes.
Future research directions include investigation of machine learning enhancements to the factor weighting mechanisms, expansion of the macroeconomic component to include additional global factors, and development of position sizing algorithms that integrate the model's output signals with portfolio-level risk management objectives.
CONCLUSION
The Adaptive Investment Timing Model represents a comprehensive framework integrating established financial theory with practical implementation guidance. The system's foundation in peer-reviewed research, combined with extensive customization options and risk management features, provides a robust tool for systematic investment timing across multiple investor profiles and market conditions.
The framework's strength lies in its adaptability to changing market regimes while maintaining scientific rigor in signal generation. Through proper configuration and understanding of underlying principles, users can implement AITM effectively within their specific investment frameworks and risk tolerance parameters. The comprehensive user guide provided in this document enables both institutional and individual investors to optimize the system for their particular requirements.
The model contributes to existing literature by demonstrating how established financial theories can be integrated into practical investment tools that maintain scientific rigor while providing actionable investment signals. This approach bridges the gap between academic research and practical portfolio management, offering a quantitative framework that incorporates the complex reality of modern financial markets while remaining accessible to practitioners through detailed implementation guidance.
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TraderJoe's Vol ScreenerA professional-grade volatility indicator that displays real-time volatility calculations as a clean overlay on your chart. Features multiple volatility calculation methods, multi-symbol screening capabilities, and extensive customization options. Perfect for volatility-based trading strategies, risk management, and market analysis.
Key Features:
4 Volatility Calculation Methods: Choose from Close-to-Close, Parkinson, Garman-Klass, or ATR-based volatility
Multi-Symbol Screener: Monitor volatility across up to 5 symbols simultaneously
Fixed Chart Overlay: Clean, non-intrusive display that doesn't interfere with price action
Lookback Period Highlighting: Visualize exactly which price data is being analyzed
Debug Mode: Deep dive into volatility components with detailed statistics
Fully Customizable: Colors, positions, text size, and display options
Volatility Methods Explained
Close-to-Close (Traditional)
Uses only closing prices
Standard deviation of logarithmic returns
Most common but ignores intraday movement
Parkinson (Default)
Uses high-low range
More efficient than close-to-close
Better captures intraday volatility
Ideal for trending markets
Garman-Klass
Uses OHLC data
Most efficient estimator
Captures overnight gaps and intraday movement
Best for 24/7 markets like crypto
ATR-Based
Uses Average True Range
Intuitive for traders familiar with ATR
Includes gaps between periods
Shown as percentage of price
Instructions
Basic Setup:
Add the indicator to your chart
The volatility will display in the top-right corner by default
Default settings use Parkinson volatility with 20-period lookback
Configuration Options:
Volatility Settings:
Lookback Period: Number of bars to calculate volatility (2-500)
Volatility Method: Choose your preferred calculation method
Annualize Volatility: Toggle to show annualized volatility
Decimal Places: Precision of volatility display (0-4)
Display Settings:
Text Size: From tiny to huge
Text/Background Colors: Customize appearance
Table Position: 9 positions available (corners, edges, center)
Highlight Lookback: Shows shaded area for calculation period
Screener Settings:
Show Volatility Screener: Enable multi-symbol monitoring
Screener Symbols: Enter up to 5 comma-separated symbols
Screener Position: Independent positioning from main display
Debug Mode:
Shows calculation method
Average, max, and min returns
Total price range over lookback period
Use Cases:
For Day Traders:
Use 10-20 period lookback on 5-15 minute charts
Parkinson or Garman-Klass methods recommended
Monitor volatility spikes for breakout opportunities
For Swing Traders:
Use 20-50 period lookback on hourly/daily charts
Compare volatility across correlated assets
Identify low volatility consolidations
For Options Traders:
Enable annualized volatility
Compare implied vs. historical volatility
Use screener to find high/low volatility assets
For Risk Management:
Scale position sizes based on volatility
Set stops using volatility multiples
Monitor portfolio volatility exposure
Tips & Best Practices:
Timeframe Matters: The indicator automatically adjusts calculations for your chart timeframe
Annualized vs. Raw:
Annualized: Compare across different timeframes
Raw: Actual volatility for the specific period
Method Selection:
Crypto/Forex (24/7): Use Garman-Klass
Stocks (with gaps): Use Parkinson or ATR-based
Quick analysis: Use default Parkinson
Screener Usage:
Enter symbols without exchange suffix for some brokers
All symbols use the same timeframe as your main chart
Great for finding relative volatility leaders/laggards
Common Questions:
Q: Why does volatility seem low during strong trends?
A: Volatility measures price variability, not direction. Steady trends can have low volatility.
Q: What's a "normal" volatility reading?
A: Varies by asset class:
Major forex pairs: 5-15% annualized
Large-cap stocks: 15-30% annualized
Cryptocurrencies: 50-100%+ annualized
Meme coins: 100-200%+ annualized
Q: How do I add more symbols to the screener?
A: Currently supports 5 symbols. Add them as comma-separated values (e.g., "BTCUSDT,ETHUSDT,SOLUSDT").
Example Setups:
Crypto Volatility Dashboard:
Method: Garman-Klass
Lookback: 24 (for hourly = 1 day)
Screener: Top cryptos
Position both tables on left side
Stock Market Scanner:
Method: ATR-Based
Lookback: 20
Annualized: On
Highlight lookback period
Forex Precision:
Method: Parkinson
Lookback: 50
Decimal places: 3
Debug mode for deep analysis
🧠 Options Strategy Dashboard (Straddle)________________________________________
🧠 STWP Options Strategy Dashboard (Long/Short Straddle)
Author: simpletradewithpatience
Markets: NSE (India)
Best timeframe: 1-second chart
Built with: Pine Script v5
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📌 Overview
A real-time options strategy dashboard designed for NSE Straddles:
✅ Long Straddle → Buy ATM CE + Buy ATM PE
✅ Short Straddle → Sell ATM CE + Sell ATM PE
This tool provides a visual, tick-by-tick dashboard for monitoring:
Live premiums, real-time PnL, ROI, Greeks, and risk conditions — all in one screen.
It’s fully manual and built for educational & tracking purposes only — not for automation.
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📌 Key Features
✅ Track Long & Short Straddles
✅ Live LTP tracking via dual symbol inputs
✅ Real-time PnL, breakeven, max profit/loss
✅ ROI & Risk:Reward calculation
✅ Smart Exit logic with context-based alerts
✅ Invalidation logic via Reversal Range breach
✅ Manual input of Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, IV%)
✅ Greek-based warnings: Gamma Risk, IV Crush, Theta Decay
✅ Days to Expiry (DTE) tracking
✅ Fully customizable alert system
✅ Clean emoji-labelled dashboard UI
✅ Built for Indian NSE Options
✅ Requires 1-second chart for correct functioning
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📌 Option Symbol Inputs (LTP Tracking)
✅ Call Symbol: ATM CE (same strike as Put)
✅ Put Symbol: ATM PE (same strike as Call)
✅ Symbol Tips: Use Tradingview dropdown to select NSE option symbols like NSE:RELIANCE25JUL3000CE and PE
⚠️ Providing valid option symbols is essential — all live data relies on them.
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📌 Trade Setup Parameters
Spot Price at Entry
Strike Price (same for both legs)
Buy Price (for Long Straddle)
Sell Price (for Short Straddle)
Lot Size & Number of Lots
Loss Bearable Amount (₹) → Used by Smart Exit logic to trigger warnings
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📌 Expiry Date Input
Expiry Year, Month, and Day
🎯 Used to calculate Days to Expiry (DTE) and enable:
⏱️ Expiry alerts like “Less than 2 Days”, “Theta Risk”, etc.
📉 Smart Exit logic dynamically adapts based on DTE
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📌 Greeks (Optional)
🔹 Default: Leave Greeks empty
🔹 Optional: Input Delta, Gamma, Theta, IV for both Call & Put
🔍 Enables:
Net Delta, Gamma, Theta, IV
Greek-based alerts and visual verdict
🟢 Conservative 🟡 Moderate 🔴 Aggressive Risk
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📌 Dashboard Display
📈 Strategy Type: Long or Short Straddle
💹 Entry Premiums & Live Net LTP
📊 Net Premium, Max Profit/Loss
📉 Real-time PnL (tick-level)
📐 Breakeven range
📊 ROI %, Risk:Reward & trade verdict
🚦 Smart Exit verdict: Hold, Exit Soon, or Book Loss
🔁 Reversal Range for invalidation
📆 Days to Expiry (DTE)
📐 Greek Data (if enabled) with Net & Avg values
⚠️ Greek Risk Verdict for managing directional exposure
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📌 Alert System (Built-in Alerts)
🎯 Target Profit Hit
❌ Max Loss Reached
🛑 Loss Bearable Limit Breached
📍 Hold Signal
📉 Book Loss / Exit Soon
⏳ Expiry Nearing
⚠️ Reversal Breach (spot breaks outside expected range)
💥 High Gamma Risk (> ±0.05)
📉 High IV Alert (> 35%)
🚨 Combined Master Alert — if any key risk triggers
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📌 Smart Exit System
⚙️ A dynamic, context-aware trade assistant
✅ Assesses price movement, expiry risk, and loss thresholds
✅ Provides real-time exit suggestions to prevent overholding
✅ Filters emotional decisions — encourages disciplined trading
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📌 Reversal Exit Logic (For Straddles)
🔁 Detects directional invalidation
Reversal Range = ±35% of Total Premium around strike price
⚠️ If spot breaches this range, trade likely invalid — exit advised
📉 Works as directional filter for neutral strategies
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⚠️ Important Notes
✅ Built for NSE Options – not suitable for other exchanges
✅ Designed only for Long/Short Straddles
✅ Use on 1-second chart only
❌ Will malfunction on higher timeframes
✅ For manual use only — no automation
✅ For educational and research use only
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💬 How to Use This Dashboard
1️⃣ Select Strategy
Long Straddle (Buy Both Legs) or Short Straddle (Sell Both Legs)
2️⃣ Input Symbols
Use accurate NSE symbols for CE & PE
3️⃣ Enter Strike & Premiums
Same strike for both legs. Add Buy or Sell prices
4️⃣ (Optional) Enter Greeks
Add Delta, Gamma, Theta, IV for both legs
5️⃣ Set Expiry
Year, Month, Day — enables DTE alerts
6️⃣ Track Dashboard
Live PnL, Net Premium, ROI, Reversal Range, Smart Exit
7️⃣ Enable Alerts
Get push/email/sound notifications for PnL, expiry, and Greek risks
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🤝 Final Note
This tool was built with patience and care by simpletradewithpatience to help fellow options traders trade more objectively, systematically, and confidently.
Feel free to share feedback on Tradingview.
Happy Trading! 📈
Stay disciplined. Stay smart.
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🔠 Glossary
PnL – Profit & Loss
LTP – Last Traded Price
IV – Implied Volatility
DTE – Days to Expiry
ROI – Return on Investment
R:R – Risk to Reward Ratio
CE / PE – Call / Put Option
SEBI – Securities and Exchange Board of India
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This script is for educational and research purposes only.
I am not a SEBI-registered advisor.
No buy or sell recommendations are made.
Trading options involves significant risk.
Use proper risk management and always consult a licensed advisor if in doubt.
The author is not responsible for any financial losses incurred.
By using this tool, you agree to these terms.
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