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Using Smoothed RSX to Reduce RSI Slope Signal Changes

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Summary

The document explains a modification to a Schaff Trend RSI indicator that uses RSX in place of RSI when calculating the signal slope. Its motivation is that following the slope of RSI can generate too many signal or color changes. Because RSX is presented as a smoother form of RSI without added lag, substituting it is intended to make the slope less choppy and reduce changes in its displayed direction.

The explanation is qualitative and provides no formula, parameter settings, chart, backtest, or measured results. It describes the expected behavior of the modified indicator but does not show how much signal frequency changes or whether smoother signals improve trading outcomes. The claim about lag and the practical value of the substitution are not supported with comparative evidence in the text, so the idea would need independent testing before use in a strategy.

Key ideas

  • The modification calculates RSX instead of RSI for the indicator’s slope signal.
  • The stated goal is to reduce frequent changes in the slope display.
  • The document attributes the smoother behavior to RSX being a smoothed RSI without added lag.
  • It provides no formulas, tests, or evidence that the change improves trading performance.

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