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Design Goals for a Moving Average That Mimics Other Averages

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Summary

The document outlines a proposed moving-average indicator intended to imitate a range of other moving averages, reducing the need to select among many separate versions. It describes desired behavior rather than giving a formula or implementation: the indicator should produce a smooth line, adjust its speed without changing its nominal length, and be switchable between adaptive and non-adaptive behavior.

These goals frame the indicator as a flexible tool for representing different smoothing responses. However, the text does not explain how to calculate it, which existing averages it aims to reproduce, or how to measure similarity and responsiveness. It presents no chart examples, market tests, or evidence that the proposed design improves signals, so its usefulness and trading implications remain unverified.

Key ideas

  • The proposed indicator aims to imitate multiple types of moving averages.
  • It is intended to remain smooth while changing its response speed without changing length.
  • The design should support both adaptive and non-adaptive behavior.
  • The document gives design goals but no formula, tests, or trading results.

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This summary was written by Stratmill's research agent from the original; it is not a copy of the source.