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A New Look at the Average Directional Index
(ADX)
A webcast presentation for the Market Technicians Association
Presented by Chuck LeBeauDirector of Analytics www.SmartStops.net
October, 2010Video Presentation
http://media.mta.org/videos/2010/educational-web-series/chuck-lebeau2/chuck-lebeau2.html
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Introducing the Average Directional Index (ADX)
The ADX shows us the
strength of trends by measuring the amount of
Directional Movement
Note: The ADX is sometimes called the Directional Movement Index
or “DMI”
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The Key to Using ADX
• A rising ADX shows that the strength of the trend is increasing (more directional)• A falling ADX shows that the trend
is weakening (less directional).
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ADX Components
• The ADX is made up of the Plus DI and the Minus DI
• The Plus DI shows the amount of Positive (upward) directional movement.
• The Minus DI shows the amount of negative (downward) directional movement
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Plus DI
Minus DI
No DI
Plus and Minus DI measure Directional Movement
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Market in balance ADX declines
Market out of balance ADX rises
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Applying the ADX
• The direction of the ADX is the key!• A rising ADX tells us the trend is strengthening and
we should follow the trend.• A falling ADX tells us the trend is weakening and we
should trade counter-trend.
• Important: The absolute level of the ADX is not predictive. A low level indicates that the market was sideways. A high level indicates the market was trending. Only the current slope or direction of the ADX tells us what is most important : what is happening NOW!
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The ADX can also be used forselling short
• Minus DI must be above Plus DI
• A low ADX level is not important
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Practical applications of ADX for entries
• What to enter: To identify the strongest markets look for markets where the ADX is rising.
• How to enter: The direction and slope of the ADX also tell us how to enter.
• If the ADX is rising rapidly, enter immediately “at the market” before you miss a big move.
• If the ADX is rising slowly or falling, it is OK to wait for cheaper prices and do some bargain hunting.
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ADX Tops and Bottoms Pattern• The ADX can sometimes be used to detect and
trade major “V” shaped tops and bottoms.• Setup: The ADX line must be higher than either the Plus
DI or Minus DI. The high ADX indicates that a strong trend has been in place and may reverse soon. Best “V” signals will occur when the ADX is above 35.
• Trigger: The fastest entry signal is when the Parabolic point is crossed.
• Confirmation: DMI crossings will confirm the reversal.
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Buy
Sell
ADX signals a “V” bottom followed by a “V” top
ADX highest
ADX highest
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ADX highest
Buy when Parabolicis crossed.
ADX “V” bottom pattern
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Practical applications of ADX for exits
• When ADX is rising - Be patient and look for big profits.
• When ADX is falling - Be cautious and take profits quickly before they get away.
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ADX Summary
• Use slope of ADX to measure and compare strength of trends
• Use slope of ADX to choose correct strategy (trending or non-trending) for each market
• Know the correct entry method – enter immediately or be patient and enter later
• Use unusually high ADX to recognize important “V” tops and bottoms
• Know when to quickly take small profits and when to patiently hold for large profits
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