Ergodic Mean Deviation Indicator

The Ergodic Mean Deviation Indicator (EMDI) was authored by William Blau. The EMDI uses price and an exponential moving average (EMA) difference, as fodder for further EMA’s which culminate in its oscillator and signal values. The user may alter the input (close), methods (EMAs) and period lengths. This indicator’s definition is further expressed in the condensed code given in the calculation below.

How To Trade Using Ergodic Mean Deviation Ind

A sell signal is generated when the emdi crosses below the signal line. Conversely, a buy signal is given when the emdi crosses above the signal line.

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Calculation

//input = price, user defined, default is close
//period1 = user input, default is 32
//period2 = user input, default is 5
//period3 = user input, default is 5
//sPeriod = user input, default is 5
//method1 = moving average (ma), user defined, default is EMA
//method2 = moving average (ma), user defined, default is EMA
//sig = signal, index = current bar number

ma = ma(method1, index, period1, input);
ma1 = price - ma;
ma2 = ma(method1, index, period2, ma1);
Plot1: emdi = ma(method1, index, period3, ma2);
Plot2: sig = series.ma(method2, index, sPeriod, emdi);
//Signals
buy = crossedAbove(EMDI, SIG);
sell =crossedBelow(EMDI, SIG);