Triple EMA Crossover Rules for Swing Trading

Summary

This document outlines a simple swing-trading framework using three exponential moving averages with different lookback periods. The longest average is used to identify broad trend direction, while the middle average is treated as an intermediate trend reference. The shortest average provides the crossover signal against the middle average, with the longer averages serving as directional filters.

A bullish setup is described when the short average crosses above the middle one while already above the long average; the corresponding bearish setup occurs when it crosses below the middle average while below the long average. The text cautions that moving averages are not inherently predictive and that added complexity does not guarantee a better system. It provides rules but no backtest, market-specific results, exit logic, position sizing, or risk controls, so profitability and robustness cannot be assessed from the document alone.

Key ideas

• The method combines three exponential moving averages to represent long-, medium-, and short-term behavior.
• The shortest average crossing the middle average supplies the entry signal.
• The longest average acts as a directional filter for bullish and bearish setups.
• The document gives no performance evidence, exit rules, or position-sizing guidance.

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