Inactivity: Points

Abbreviation: InactivityPnts
Category: Trading Strategy: Exit Signals
Input Parameters:

Name Range Default
Trading Strategy
Minimum Point Change Real >= 0 5
Bars Int >= 0 20

 
Calculation:

If the price over the specified number of Bars does not advance more than the Minimum Point Change then
= True (1)
else
= False (0)

For a long position the price advancement is calculated as (highest high since lowest low ‘ lowest low)
For a short position, the price advancement is calculated as (highest high ‘ lowest low since highest high)

 
Discussion:

Indicates when price does not advance more than a specified amount over a specified number of price bars. Very useful as an exit signal for a trading strategy.
 

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