CHiLo — Custom HiLo (SMA/EMA, Activator, Shading, Auto-Decimals)CHiLo is a clean Hi/Lo trend read with SMA/EMA options, a HiLo vs. HiLo Activator mode, optional band shading , and a right-side HiLo marker with automatic decimals based on the symbol. Optional Buy/Sell labels mark state flips. Inspired by the broader trend-following literature and practitioners; in Brazil, educator Hulisses “Tio Huli” Dias is a notable voice popularizing trend following.
What it does
CHiLo plots a Hi/Lo state with two modes:
HiLo (classic high/low bands)
HiLo Activator (activator-style behavior)
It includes:
SMA/EMA selection
Optional shading between Hi/Lo bands
Optional Buy/Sell labels on state flips
HiLo marker (auto-decimals from the symbol’s tick size)
Goal: deliver a fast, visual trend context that you can pair with your own risk rules and confirmations.
How to use
Add the indicator and choose Mode (HiLo / Activator) and MA type (SMA/EMA).
Tune Period (and Offset if needed). Higher = smoother (fewer flips); lower = more responsive.
Toggle Shading to emphasize the envelope.
Toggle Buy/Sell labels if you want flip markers.
Use the HiLo marker on the right to read the current level (auto-formatted).
Inputs (quick reference)
Period / Offset — sensitivity vs. delay.
Type — HiLo or HiLo Activator.
MA Type — SMA (steadier) or EMA (snappier).
HiLo Style — Points or Line.
Shading & Transparency — highlight the band area.
Buy/Sell Labels — on/off.
HiLo Marker — size and horizontal offset (decimals automatic).
Notes & credits
Educational use only; not financial advice.
For best results, combine with position sizing, stops, and regime filters.
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HiLo EMA Custom bandsHILo Ema custom bands
This advanced technical indicator is a powerful variation of "HiLo Ema squeeze bands" that combines the best elements of Donchian channels and EMAs. It's specially designed to identify price squeezes before significant market moves while providing dynamic support/resistance levels and predictive price targets.
Indicator Concept:
The indicator initializes EMAs at each new high or low - the upper EMA tracks highs while the lower EMA tracks lows. It draws maximum of 6 custom bands based on percentage, fixed value or Atr
Upper EM bands are drawn below uper ema, Lower EMA bands are drawn above lower ema
Customizable Options:
Ema length: 200 default
Calculation type: Ema (Default), HILO
Calculation type: Percent,Fixed Value, ATR
Band Value: Percent/Value/ATR multiple This is value to use for calculation type
Band Selection: Both,Upper,Lower
Key Features:
You can choose to draw either of one or both, the latter can be overwhelming initially but as you get used to it, it becomes a powerful tool.
When both bands are selected, upper and lower bands provide provides dual references and intersections
This creates a more trend-responsive alternative to traditional Donchian channels with clearly defined zones for trade planning.
If you select percaentage, note that the calulation is based FROM the respective EMA bands. So bands from lower EMA band will appear narrower compared to the those drawn from upper EMA band
Price targets or reversals:
Look of alignment of lines and price. The current level of one order could align with that of previous level of a different order because often markets move in steps
Settings Guide:
Recommended Settings:
Ema length: 200
Use one of the bands (not both) if using large length of say 1000
Calculation type: EMA
HILO will draw donchian like bands, this is useful if you only want flat price levels. In a rising market use upper and vise versa
Calculation type:
percentage for indices : 5, for symbols 10 or higher based on symbol volatility
Fixed value: about 10% of symbol value converted to value
Atr: 2 ideally
Perfect for swing traders and position traders looking for a more sophisticated volatility-based overlay that adapts to changing market conditions and provides predictive reversal levels.
Note: This indicator works well across multiple timeframes but is especially effective on H4, Daily and Weekly charts for trend trading. Indicator
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HILo Ema Squeeze BandsThis indicator combines uses ema to identify price squeeze before a big move.
The ema gets initialised at new high low. It used 3 ema's lengths. For result use x, 2x ,4x ie 50, 100, 200 or 100,200,400 and so on . On more volatile asset use a higher settings like 100,200,400. The inner band is divided into 4 zones, which can give support resistance. As you use it you will become aware of subtle information that it can give at times. Like you may be able to find steps at which prices move, when the market is trending
Just like in Bollinger bands, in a trending market the price stays within sd=1 and sd=2 so does in the inner band the price will remain in band1 and band2. But Bollinger band cannot print steps this indicator shows steps Indicator
OMA-Filtered, Gann HiLo Activator [Loxx]OMA-Filtered, Gann HiLo Activator is a Gann HiLo activator that uses OMA filtering instead SMA filtering. This GHA calculation also includes a variable for close period to further tune the indicator.
What is Gann HiLo?
The HiLo Activator study is a trend-following indicator introduced by Robert Krausz as part of the Gann Swing trading strategy. In addition to indicating the current trend direction, this can be used as both entry signal and trailing stop.
Here is how the HiLo Activator is calculated:
1. The system calculates the moving averages of the high and low prices over the last several candles. By default, the average is calculated using the last three candles.
2. If the close price falls below the average low or rises above the average high, the system plots the opposite moving average. For example, if the price crosses above the average high, the system will plot the average low. If the price crosses below the average low afterward, the system will stop plotting the average low and will start plotting the average high, and so forth .
The plot of the HiLo Activator thus consists of sections on the top and bottom of the price plot. The sections on the bottom signify bullish trending conditions. Vice versa, those on the top signify the bearish conditions.
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CFB Adaptive Gann HiLo Activator Histogram [Loxx]CFB Adaptive Gann HiLo Activator Histogram is a Composite-Fractal-Behavior-adaptive Gann HiLo activator in histogram form that has been smoothed using Jurik Filtering to reduce noise and better identify trending markets. This indicator is the CFB adaptive version of Jurik-Filtered, Gann HiLo Activator .
What is Gann HiLo
The HiLo Activator study is a trend-following indicator introduced by Robert Krausz as part of the Gann Swing trading strategy. In addition to indicating the current trend direction, this can be used as both entry signal and trailing stop.
Here is how the HiLo Activator is calculated:
1. The system calculates the moving averages of the high and low prices over the last several candles. By default, the average is calculated using the last three candles.
2. If the close price falls below the average low or rises above the average high, the system plots the opposite moving average. For example, if the price crosses above the average high, the system will plot the average low. If the price crosses below the average low afterward, the system will stop plotting the average low and will start plotting the average high, and so forth .
The plot of the HiLo Activator thus consists of sections on the top and bottom of the price plot. The sections on the bottom signify bullish trending conditions. Vice versa, those on the top signify the bearish conditions.
What is Composite Fractal Behavior ( CFB )?
All around you mechanisms adjust themselves to their environment. From simple thermostats that react to air temperature to computer chips in modern cars that respond to changes in engine temperature, r.p.m.'s, torque, and throttle position. It was only a matter of time before fast desktop computers applied the mathematics of self-adjustment to systems that trade the financial markets.
Unlike basic systems with fixed formulas, an adaptive system adjusts its own equations. For example, start with a basic channel breakout system that uses the highest closing price of the last N bars as a threshold for detecting breakouts on the up side. An adaptive and improved version of this system would adjust N according to market conditions, such as momentum, price volatility or acceleration.
Since many systems are based directly or indirectly on cycles, another useful measure of market condition is the periodic length of a price chart's dominant cycle, (DC), that cycle with the greatest influence on price action.
The utility of this new DC measure was noted by author Murray Ruggiero in the January '96 issue of Futures Magazine. In it. Mr. Ruggiero used it to adaptive adjust the value of N in a channel breakout system. He then simulated trading 15 years of D-Mark futures in order to compare its performance to a similar system that had a fixed optimal value of N. The adaptive version produced 20% more profit!
This DC index utilized the popular MESA algorithm (a formulation by John Ehlers adapted from Burg's maximum entropy algorithm, MEM). Unfortunately, the DC approach is problematic when the market has no real dominant cycle momentum, because the mathematics will produce a value whether or not one actually exists! Therefore, we developed a proprietary indicator that does not presuppose the presence of market cycles. It's called CFB (Composite Fractal Behavior) and it works well whether or not the market is cyclic.
CFB examines price action for a particular fractal pattern, categorizes them by size, and then outputs a composite fractal size index. This index is smooth, timely and accurate
Essentially, CFB reveals the length of the market's trending action time frame. Long trending activity produces a large CFB index and short choppy action produces a small index value. Investors have found many applications for CFB which involve scaling other existing technical indicators adaptively, on a bar-to-bar basis.
What is Jurik Volty used in the Juirk Filter?
One of the lesser known qualities of Juirk smoothing is that the Jurik smoothing process is adaptive. "Jurik Volty" (a sort of market volatility ) is what makes Jurik smoothing adaptive. The Jurik Volty calculation can be used as both a standalone indicator and to smooth other indicators that you wish to make adaptive.
What is the Jurik Moving Average?
Have you noticed how moving averages add some lag (delay) to your signals? ... especially when price gaps up or down in a big move, and you are waiting for your moving average to catch up? Wait no more! JMA eliminates this problem forever and gives you the best of both worlds: low lag and smooth lines.
Ideally, you would like a filtered signal to be both smooth and lag-free. Lag causes delays in your trades, and increasing lag in your indicators typically result in lower profits. In other words, late comers get what's left on the table after the feast has already begun.
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