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TRIX

Classic momentum oscillator smoothing classic

A momentum oscillator that shows the percent rate of change of a triple exponentially smoothed moving average.

Usage

Use to filter out market noise and identify trend reversals. TRIX crossings of the zero line or a signal line can provide trade entries.

Background

Developed by Jack Hutson in the early 1980s, TRIX is a powerful momentum oscillator that effectively filters out minor price fluctuations. By triple-smoothing an EMA, it emphasizes the underlying trend and provides a clear signal when the trend changes direction. — StockCharts ChartSchool

Parameters

  • timeperiod (default: 15): Smoothing period

Formula

\[ TRIX = \frac{EMA3_t - EMA3_{t-1}}{EMA3_{t-1}} \times 100 \]

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