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cud u share the formula for Sigma bands for MS if u have made any..


Thnx in advance

cya


--- In equismetastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, weerayah velawan 
<vela007_2000@xxxx> wrote:
> Thank you very much Preston
> 
> I am going to give it a try. Actually I am trying to
> emulate the Sigma Bands in the following website:
> 
> www.mktcycles.com
> 
> It seems to be a very good indicator to predict market
> trend. If I ever manage to produce the Sigma Bands
> with metastock, I would share it with everyone in this
> group . This groups has definetely enhanced my
> knowledge in Metastock.
> 
> Thank you again
> 
> Regards
> Velawan
> --- pumrysh <no_reply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > velawan,
> > 
> > I did an internet search and this is what I found.
> > 
> > SINCE YOU MENTIONED HURST:
> > 
> > What are centered moving average projections? This
> > technique was 
> > taught by Hurst 30 years ago. It requires a charting
> > program with the 
> > capability of offsetting moving averages in time. It
> > involves first, 
> > identifying the cycle you want to measure by looking
> > at past patterns 
> > using envelope analysis. Then take a simple moving
> > average equal to 
> > the length of the cycle and center it in time by
> > dropping it back 
> > half the number of days (hours, weeks, etc.) in the
> > moving average. 
> > Next do the same with a moving average equal to one
> > half the length 
> > of the cycle, i.e. drop it back in time by 1/2 the
> > length of the 
> > moving average. 
> > Next take out a colored stock proctoscope, otherwise
> > known as a 
> > marking pen, and draw extensions of the moving
> > averages on your 
> > computer screen, fitting the projections to the
> > price action beyond 
> > the end of the moving averages. Where the two lines
> > cross is the 
> > halfway point of the move. Calculate the number of
> > points to the 
> > price high or low preceding the projected crossover.
> > Theoretically, 
> > the move should continue for the same distance
> > beyond the projected 
> > crossover.
> > Finally, get a clean piece of toilet paper, spit on
> > it, and wipe off 
> > your computer screen. (The marker, remember?
> > Actually, instead of the 
> > marker, you can use the line drawing tool. On
> > livecharts, just draw 
> > the chart twice, leaving the first line on the
> > screen when you draw 
> > the second one with the other moving average.)
> > 
> > 
> > NEXT AN INTERESTING DISCUSSION OF MOVING AVERAGES
> > HERE:
> > http://www.adblue.de/cqg/movings.htm
> > 
> > 
> > SO WHAT IS A CENTERED MOVING AVERAGE?
> > 
> > Centered Moving Average
> > 
> > With quarterly data a four term moving average
> > cannot be centered 
> > properly.  This is handled by a process known as
> > centering.  The 
> > moving average for the third quarter is calculated
> > by summing 
> > quarters 1 through 4 and 2 through 5 and dividing
> > the total by 8.  
> > 
> > 
> > A pretty good discription and seems pretty easy.
> > Here's a shot at a 4 
> > day centered moving average:
> > 
> > {1-4}(REF(C,-4)+REF(C,-3)+REF(C,-2)+REF(C,-))+ 
> > {2-5}(REF(C,-3)+REF(C,-2)+REF(C,-1)+C)/8
> > 
> > This is not very eloquent but it does make the
> > point...that is you 
> > would be a day behind! 
> > 
> > Here's some more to think about.
> > 
> > 
> > Detrended Price Oscillator 
> > The Detrended Price Oscillator is a technical
> > indicator that smoothes 
> > the trend in prices. When price is detrended using
> > the detrended 
> > price oscillator, many technicians believe that
> > cycles and overbought 
> > and oversold levels can be more easily identified.
> > The principal is 
> > similar to using longer length technical indicators
> > rather than 
> > shorter length technical indicators. It removes some
> > of the 'noise'. 
> > To calculate the detrended price oscillator an
> > x-period moving 
> > average is centered. This is done by shifting the
> > moving average back 
> > [(x/2) + 1] period. This centered moving average is
> > then subtracted 
> > from the close. Because it is set up as an
> > oscillator, it will cross 
> > above and below zero. The last [(x/2) + 1] period
> > will have no value. 
> > This is because the detrended price oscillator is
> > shifted back [(x/2) 
> > + 1] period. The detrended price oscillator may
> > recognize underlying 
> > cyclical movements in price. 
> > 
> > 
> > Notice in the description above that the last period
> > has no value.
> > 
> > Hope all this helps...certainly was thought
> > provoking!
> > 
> > Preston
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In equismetastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, weerayah
> > velawan 
> > <vela007_2000@xxxx> wrote:
> > > Hi All
> > > 
> > > Does anyone now the formula for Centred Moving
> > > Average? If I am not mistaken it was used by Mr.
> > Hurst
> > > 
> > > Thank you and regards
> > > velawan
> > 
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
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