Tilson IE/2

Tilson IE/2, by Tim Tilson, is a type of moving average; it uses the linear regression slope (m) in the line equation (y=a+mx). When the average crosses the input price trading signals are given. The user may change the input (close), method (SMA) and period length. This indicator’s definition is further expressed in the condensed code given in the calculation below.

How To Trade Using Tilson IE/2

Trading signals are triggered when the IE2 and the price cross. If the IE2 crosses above (upward movement) a buy signal is generated. Conversely, if the IE2 crosses below (downward movement) a sell signal is given.

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Calculation

//input = price, user defined, default is close
//method = moving average, user defined, default is SMA
//period = user defined, default is 15
//av = average
//ma = moving average, index = current bar number
//a and m are values in line equation y=a+mx.

avPrice = ma(method, index, period, input);
value[] = linRegLine(index, period, input, 0);
a = value[0];.
m = value[1] + avPrice;
Plot1: ie2 = (m + a) / 2;
Plot2: price;
//Signals
buy = crossedAbove(IE2, price);
sell = crossedBelow(IE2, price);