TEMA momentum value cumulative
May 18, 2017

The TEMA momentum value cumulative indicator tracks trend strength and identifies potential reversals by calculating and accumulating the momentum of a Triple Exponential Moving Average (TEMA). It provides a visual representation of momentum surges and exhaustion to help traders identify when a trend is gaining strength or beginning to shift.
Usage
The Usage section focuses on interpreting the histogram-style columns generated by the script. When the momentum is positive and exceeds the defined threshold, green columns accumulate, indicating an uptrend. Conversely, when momentum is negative and drops below the threshold, red columns accumulate, indicating a downtrend.
Traders can use the horizontal lines (HlinePlus and HlineMinus) as exhaustion or breakout levels. A move above the positive threshold suggests significant bullish momentum, while a move below the negative threshold suggests significant bearish pressure. The reset of a column to zero indicates a potential trend reversal or a loss of momentum.
Details
The script utilizes the Triple Exponential Moving Average (TEMA) to reduce lag while maintaining responsiveness to price changes. The logic calculates the difference between the current TEMA and the previous bar's TEMA, then multiplies it by a user-defined rate to scale the values.
The "Cumulative" aspect comes from the logic that adds the current difference to the previous total as long as the momentum persists in the same direction and meets the "Reverse Threshold." If the momentum does not meet the threshold required to continue the trend or initiate a reversal, the value resets, providing a clear signal of trend change.
Settings
General Settings
- EMA Period: Determines the lookback period for the underlying EMAs used to calculate the TEMA.
- Rate: A multiplier used to scale the momentum differences for better visibility on the oscillator pane.
- Reverse Threshold: The minimum momentum change required to trigger a reversal or sustain the current accumulation.
- HlinePlus: Sets the value for the upper horizontal reference line.
- HlineMinus: Sets the value for the lower horizontal reference line.
FAQ
How do I interpret the histogram?
The green columns represent cumulative bullish momentum, while red columns represent cumulative bearish momentum. A sudden disappearance of columns often signals a trend reversal or consolidation phase.
What is the purpose of the Rate setting?
The Rate setting scales the raw TEMA differences. Since TEMA differences can be very small, the Rate allows you to adjust the output so it is easily readable on your chart.
How can I access TEMA momentum value cumulative?
You can get access on the LuxAlgo Library for charting platforms like TradingView, MetaTrader (MT4/MT5), and NinjaTrader for free.
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