The DEMA MT4 indicator is designed to reduce the lag associated with simple moving averages. A reduction in the lag of DEMA – Double exponential moving average helps forex traders to apply the moving average effectively. As a result, forex trades can identify the trend direction and use the DEMA to buy and sell accordingly without lag.
Features of DEMA MT4 Indicator
The indicator plots a red indicator line on the price chart. Traders can use this indicator as a replacement to the simple moving average or exponential moving averages. In simple words, traders can use this indicator in technical analysis and trading strategies in all moving average trading systems.
Firstly, the slope of the DEMA identifies the market trend direction. In an uptrend the slope is positive while it is negative in a downtrend. Secondly, this indicator works perfectly in confluence with others to identify the trend direction and acts as trend filter in trading strategies. Thirdly, traders can use the divergence between the price and indicator to identify the potential price reversals. Finally, the crossover of DEMA and other moving averages act as early trading signals.
Benefits of DEMA MT4 Indicator
Most forex technical traders understand and know the effects of moving average lag in their trading performance. Though this lag is beneficial in some trading strategies, it is detrimental in many. The main benefit of using this indicator is the reduced lag and the possibility to enter the markets at the beginning of a trend and exit at the end.
This indicator is beneficial to both new and advanced forex traders to identify trend and works for all types of forex traders. It works well for scalpers, intraday traders and short and long-term traders.
Indicator Settings Description
PERIOD: Input for indicator calculation: a higher value provides longer trend signals.
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