A simple moving average (SMA) is a commonly used technical indicator in financial analysis that helps smooth out price data over a specified period. It is a straightforward calculation that provides traders and analysts with insights into the general direction and momentum of a price trend.
To calculate a simple moving average, you take the sum of a specific number of price data points and divide it by the number of periods used. The result is a single data point that represents the average price over that period. As new data becomes available, the oldest data point is dropped, and the newest data point is included in the calculation.
A basic Simple Moving Average trading strategy works by automatically submitting orders when the fast-moving average crosses the slow-moving average, this cTrader cBot will open and close trades based on these two indicators crossing above and below each other. Such a trading robot typically operates based on predefined rules and parameters, including specific SMA periods and thresholds for generating buy or sell signals. Here's a simplified example of how an SMA trading robot might work:
How Does the cBot Open & Close Trades?
Signal Generation: The trading robot continuously monitors the price data of a particular asset or security. When the fast SMA crosses above the slow SMA, it generates a buy signal, indicating a potential uptrend. Conversely, when the fast SMA crosses below the slow SMA, it generates a sell signal, indicating a potential downtrend.
Trade Execution: Once a buy or sell signal is generated, the trading robot automatically executes the corresponding trade, either buying or selling the asset in question.
Risk Management: The trading robot typically incorporates risk management measures, such as stop-loss orders or position sizing, to limit potential losses and manage overall portfolio risk.
You can add additional risk management and other trade rules yourself or by contacting our development team.
The goal of an SMA trading robot is to automate the trading process and remove emotional bias from decision-making and by relying on predefined rules and objective indicators like SMA crossovers, the robot seeks to take advantage of potential trends and generate profits based on the chosen trading strategy. Research the internet for ideas on how to trade this strategy and the settings to use.
SMA cBot is provided with full source code by Spotware.com
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How to Attach Indicator to Chart
You do not need to attach the Parabolic SAR indicator to your chart when you run the cBot, but it is a good idea to visually see the indicator to check your trade rules for opening and closing trades and any risk management.
How To View The Source Code
To view the source code for this cBot, you will first need to make sure you have downloaded and installed cTrader Desktop, you can also scroll to the bottom of this page for instructions on how to install the cBot. Once installed you will have the cTrader application open, next you need to navigate to the Automate application and click on the name of the cBot, the source should show in the right-hand window.
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How To Install & Remove
First, make sure you have the cTrader trading platform installed and then simply unzip the file and double-click on it to automatically install it onto the platform.
Any Questions?
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