VMA
Moving average that adapts to volatility. Tracks trends with fewer whipsaws in chop.
About
The Variable Moving Average (VMA) changes its smoothing with volatility. It follows faster in trends and slower in sideways markets, unlike a fixed-period SMA or EMA.
Treat VMA like any moving average for bias: price above a rising VMA versus below a falling VMA. The adaptive period is the reason it can stay closer to price in a trend without chasing every range bar.
In a mix, use VMA as the trend line and add a momentum or volume signal for timing. Do not expect VMA alone to decide entries.
Mixes using VMA
VMA 10/30 CrossIWM1 day
Enter when the fast VMA crosses above the slow VMA; exit on the opposite cross.
VMA Trend RideQQQ1 day
Enter when close crosses above the adaptive VMA; exit when it crosses below.
VMA PullbackSPY1 day
Enter when close crosses back above the fast VMA; exit when it loses the slow VMA.