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TSM + ADX Trend Power
Logic Behind This Indicator
This indicator combines two momentum/trend tools to identify strong, reliable trends in price movement:
1. TSM (Time Series Momentum)
What it does: Measures the difference between the current price and a smoothed average of past prices.
Formula: EMA(close - EMA(close, 14), 14)
Logic:
If TSM > 0 → Price is above its recent average = upward momentum
If TSM < 0 → Price is below its recent average = downward momentum
2. ADX (Average Directional Index)
What it does: Measures trend strength (not direction).
Logic:
ADX > 25 → Strong trend (either up or down)
ADX < 25 → Weak or no trend (choppy/sideways market)
Combined Logic (TSM + ADX)
The indicator only signals a trend when both conditions are met:
Condition Meaning
Uptrend TSM > 0 AND ADX > 25 → Strong upward momentum
Downtrend TSM < 0 AND ADX > 25 → Strong downward momentum
No signal ADX < 25 → Trend is too weak to trust
What It Aims to Detect
This indicator combines two momentum/trend tools to identify strong, reliable trends in price movement:
1. TSM (Time Series Momentum)
What it does: Measures the difference between the current price and a smoothed average of past prices.
Formula: EMA(close - EMA(close, 14), 14)
Logic:
If TSM > 0 → Price is above its recent average = upward momentum
If TSM < 0 → Price is below its recent average = downward momentum
2. ADX (Average Directional Index)
What it does: Measures trend strength (not direction).
Logic:
ADX > 25 → Strong trend (either up or down)
ADX < 25 → Weak or no trend (choppy/sideways market)
Combined Logic (TSM + ADX)
The indicator only signals a trend when both conditions are met:
Condition Meaning
Uptrend TSM > 0 AND ADX > 25 → Strong upward momentum
Downtrend TSM < 0 AND ADX > 25 → Strong downward momentum
No signal ADX < 25 → Trend is too weak to trust
What It Aims to Detect
- Strong, sustained trends (not just noise or small moves)
- Filters out weak/choppy markets where momentum indicators often give false signals
- Entry/exit points:
- Green background = Strong uptrend (consider buying/holding)
- Red background = Strong downtrend (consider selling/shorting)
- No color = Weak trend (stay out or wait)
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.