Momentum Trading Strategy Based on Trend Tracking Stop Loss

Author: ChaoZhang, Date: 2023-11-02 13:59:20
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Overview

This strategy is based on the momentum indicator RSI and the trend tracking stop loss indicator SuperTrend, and designs a medium-to-long term momentum trading strategy. The strategy is mainly used to identify the trend momentum in stock prices and lock in profits with stop loss to reduce the probability of major retracements.

Principles

Identify trend momentum in stock prices using RSI

The RSI indicator can effectively identify trends in stock prices. RSI above 60 is overbought zone, indicating that the stock is in a strong uptrend; RSI below 40 is oversold zone, indicating that the stock is in a downtrend.

This strategy generates a buy signal when RSI is greater than 60, indicating that upward momentum is identified in stock prices, so we can buy.
Use SuperTrend for trend tracking stop loss

SuperTrend is a trend tracking stop loss indicator, which calculates a dynamic stop loss line based on ATR and price itself. When the price breaks through this stop loss line, it indicates a trend reversal, so the current position should be stopped out.

This strategy uses the stop loss line calculated by the SuperTrend indicator as the stop loss for the strategy. When the price breaks through the stop loss line, the position will be closed immediately.

Advantages

Identify trend momentum, profit from momentum

Using the RSI indicator can effectively identify the trend momentum in stock prices, so that we can get in early in the trend, and the potential profit space is greater.
Stop loss controls risk and locks in profit

Through the stop loss line of the SuperTrend indicator, we can stop loss in time to avoid excessive drawdowns. We can also gradually raise the stop loss line to lock in profits as the trend progresses.
Simple and clear strategy logic

This strategy uses a combination of two indicators, each with a clear meaning, and the strategy logic is simple and clear, easy to understand and verify.

Risks

Stop loss triggered by false breakouts

During consolidation periods, prices may have some short-term false breakouts followed by quick pullbacks. This could trigger the stop loss line and cause some unnecessary losses.
Performance correlates with the broader market

This strategy identifies trend momentum in stocks, so its performance will correlate to some extent with the broader market. When the market adjusts, the strategy may produce additional losses.
Failure to identify trend reversals

This strategy focuses on identifying and tracking trends, and cannot effectively identify trend reversals. In case of a sudden trend reversal, the strategy may fail to stop loss in time, leading to larger losses.

Optimization Directions

Optimize RSI parameters for higher accuracy

Test different RSI parameters to find the optimal combination to improve RSI’s accuracy in trend identification.
Optimize stop loss strategies to lower stop loss rate

Try different types of stop loss methods, such as waiting for a period before exiting, to avoid being stopped out by high frequency false breakouts.
Add trend reversal signals

Consider adding indicators like MACD to identify trend reversals early, avoiding large losses after strong trend reversals.
Consider appropriate hedging

During significant market corrections, appropriate hedging combos can be added to reduce the strategy’s market correlation.

Summary

This strategy builds a simple and practical medium-to-long term momentum strategy with the two key elements of identifying trend momentum using RSI and trend tracking stop loss using SuperTrend. The strategy can effectively track trends while controlling risk with stop loss. Further enhancements can be made through optimizing parameters and adding reversal signals. Overall, the strategy has strong practical utility.

/*backtest
start: 2023-10-02 00:00:00
end: 2023-11-01 00:00:00
period: 1h
basePeriod: 15m
exchanges: [{"eid":"Futures_Binance","currency":"BTC_USDT"}]
*/

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// Description
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// The strategy will open position when there is momentum in the stock
// The strategy will ride up your stop loss based on the super trend.
// The strategy will close your operation when the market price crossed the stop loss.
// The strategy will close operation when the line based on the volatility will crossed
//
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// Disclaimer:
// 1. I am not licensed financial advisors or broker dealers. I do not tell you
// when or what to buy or sell. I developed this software which enables you
// execute manual or automated trades multplierFactoriplierFactoriple trades using TradingView. The
// software allows you to set the criteria you want for entering and exiting
// trades.
// 2. Do not trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
// 3. I do not guarantee consistent profits or that anyone can make money with no
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// 4. Every system can have winning and losing streaks.
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// example: lot size, account size, broker leverage, and broker margin call
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strategy("Momentum Trading Strategy (Weekly Chart)", precision = 2, overlay = true, default_qty_type = strategy.percent_of_equity, default_qty_value = 10)

//Entry
[fastSupertrend, fastSupertrendDir] = supertrend(5, 1)
rsi = rsi(close, 14)
entry = close > fastSupertrend and rsi > 60
strategy.entry("Long", strategy.long, when = entry)
plotshape(entry and strategy.opentrades == 0,color=color.green,text="Buy",location=location.belowbar,style=shape.labelup,textcolor=color.white, size = size.normal)
plot(fastSupertrendDir == -1 and strategy.opentrades == 1 ? fastSupertrend : na, title="Active Trade", style=plot.style_linebr, linewidth=2, color=color.blue)

//Exit
exit = close < fastSupertrend
strategy.close("Long", when = exit)
plotshape(exit and strategy.opentrades == 1,color=color.red,text="Sell",style=shape.labeldown,textcolor=color.white, size=size.normal)

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