What HMA shows
A moving average built to be smooth and fast at the same time.
Indicator guide · Moving averages
Hull Moving Average (HMA): what it shows, settings and how to read it.
A moving average built to be smooth and fast at the same time.
How it is calculated
It takes two weighted moving averages (one of length N / 2, doubled, minus one of length N) and smooths the result with a third weighted average of length square root of N. The result lags far less than a normal average.
Usual settings
9 for fast trades, 20 or 21 for swing trades, 55 for the larger trend.
How traders read it
Traders watch its slope: turning up is bullish, turning down is bearish.
Where it fails
Its speed means it also turns on small pullbacks.
What to combine it with
ADX to check that a trend really exists, because a fast line turns often in a sideways market.
Try HMA on a live chart
Sign in, open Genni Charts, press the "ƒx Indicators" button above the chart and choose HMA. Click its name on the chart to change the settings. It is free for every member.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the HMA indicator?
A moving average built to be smooth and fast at the same time.
What are the best settings for HMA?
The usual settings are: 9 for fast trades, 20 or 21 for swing trades, 55 for the larger trend. No setting is best in every market, so test a change on past data before relying on it.
Is HMA reliable on its own?
No single indicator is. Its speed means it also turns on small pullbacks. Most traders use it together with: ADX to check that a trend really exists, because a fast line turns often in a sideways market.
How do I add HMA to a chart for free?
Sign in, open Genni Charts, press the "ƒx Indicators" button above the chart and choose HMA. Click its name on the chart to change the settings. It is free for every member.
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