A Multi-Timeframe MACD and Moving-Average Stock Screen

Summary

The document proposes screening Chinese equities using three signals: a daily increase in holdings above 5%, a weekly five-period moving average crossing above the ten-period average, and a shortening MACD histogram on a 15-minute chart. It presents these as signs of capital interest, an improving intermediate trend, and a possible near-term shift toward buying. An expanded version adds an upward-expanding Bollinger Band condition and RSI above 50.

The discussion identifies risks: capital inflows may be insufficient to sustain gains, moving-average crossovers can be poorly timed, and short-interval MACD readings can produce false signals. It suggests combining indicators, but supplies no backtest results or performance evidence. The included code reference is incomplete and appears to mismatch some data fields and calculations, so the strategy’s implementation and screening claims cannot be verified from the post alone.

Key ideas

• The initial screen combines a holdings increase above 5%, a weekly moving-average golden cross, and a contracting 15-minute MACD histogram.
• The proposed expanded screen also requires Bollinger Bands to widen upward and RSI to exceed 50.
• The author warns that weak inflows, mistimed crossovers, and false MACD signals can undermine entries.
• The post gives no performance evidence, and its code example is incomplete.

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