A solid investment forex strategy, that definitely belongs into conservative category. During the run of our 13 year data test, it opened just about 10 trades per year. However, once it enters the position, it follows the profits for as long as possible. This is represented by high profit factor (above 2 for various scenarios) and low drawdown.
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To find suitable entry strategy uses high period ADX as a primary trend filter. Momentum setup for stochastic indicator is used to find suitable entry point within trend. We want price to move rapidly from our trailing stop, that is adjusted after each candle close. Furthermore, strategy confirms the signal by comparing last three candles to current candle size.
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Strategy was tested on tick data 1H EURUSD since 2003. Following setting have been used to achieve results in screenshots.
Used tools and indicators
Stochastic (D 6, K 10, slowing 3). This standard oscillator is used to find immediate momentum that will trigger entry. It is confirmed by candle signal.
Candle formation signal. 4 Candle formation. Candle no.4 has larger body than any of previous 3 candles. We can also define the minimum (10 pip in test) size of the body to narrow down the signal and to adapt it for different scenarios (pair, time frame).
Trailing stop. Adjusted with each candle close, only in the direction of profitable trade. Additional distance of 10 pips is applied.
Forex strategy rules
SELL
Main ADX line (blue) trending above 10 line. Presence of the trend confirmed.
DI+ trending below DI-. Downtrend identified. We will be looking for short trades only .
Signal: both stochastic lines falling below 30 line. This action is coupled with bearish candle with defined body size (10-150 pips). Its body is larger than body of any of previous 3 candles.
We enter the trade short, on signal candle close. Trailing stop is placed above its high + extra distance of 10 pips.
BUY
Main ADX line (blue) trending above 10 line. Presence of the trend confirmed.
DI+ trending above DI-. Uptrend identified. We will be looking for long trades only .
Signal: both stochastic lines rising above 70 line. This action is coupled with bullish candle with defined body size (10 -150 pips). Its body is also larger than body of any of previous 3 candles.
We enter the trade long, on signal candle close. Trailing stop is placed below its low - extra distance of 10 pips.
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