Using a Laguerre Weighted Trendline for Trade Signals

Summary

The Laguerre indicator described here plots a weighted trendline in a separate chart window and is presented as a possible aid for simple entry and exit signals. It is custom-built and does not depend on the standard MetaTrader indicators. The page says versions are available for both MT4 and MT5, but does not define a trading rule for interpreting the line or explain how signals should be confirmed.

Two inputs are described: Gamma affects the line’s level calculation, with higher settings producing a smoother line, while CountBars limits how many historical bars are calculated. The author advises increasing the bar count when performance permits. The page provides no formula, sample chart analysis, backtest, or evidence that the signals are profitable. Traders would need to specify and test signal rules and account for responsiveness changes from smoothing before relying on the indicator.

Key ideas

• The Laguerre indicator displays a weighted trendline in a separate chart window.
• The page suggests the line can inform basic entry and exit signals but does not specify rules.
• A higher Gamma setting makes the line smoother.
• CountBars limits the number of historical bars calculated and can affect performance.
• The document provides no formula or evidence of trading performance.

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