Using Adaptive Levels to Filter Stochastic RVI Signals

Summary

This note describes a modification to the Stochastic RVI signaling approach attributed to John Ehlers. The original method uses a trigger line that the document characterizes as functioning like an exponential moving average. Although that trigger may be acceptable for short-term use, the note says it can generate too many signals when the indicator is used for a longer-term estimate.

The described version replaces the trigger line with self-adjusting levels and introduces a neutral state, with the aim of filtering some false signals. Users are told they can treat changes in the indicator’s color as signals. The note provides no formulas for constructing the adaptive levels, parameter guidance, charts, backtest results, or comparison against the original trigger. Its claims about reducing false signals and limiting excessive longer-term signals are therefore presented as rationale, not demonstrated evidence; the document does not establish that the change improves results.

Key ideas

• The original Stochastic RVI trigger is described as EMA-like and potentially too active for longer-term estimates.
• The modified approach replaces the trigger with self-adjusting levels.
• The new levels add a neutral state intended to filter some false signals.
• A change in the indicator’s color can be used as a signal.
• The note gives no formula or test evidence for the proposed filtering effect.

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