TOTAL This Pine Script indicator, **"EMAS"**, provides an enhanced visualization of multiple types of moving averages, including both **Exponential Moving Averages (EMA)**, **Simple Moving Averages (SMA)**, and **Double Exponential Moving Averages (DEMA)**. It allows the user to observe the relationship between these different types of moving averages and apply regime-based coloring to price bars based on the comparison between the EMAs and DEMAs.
#### Key Features:
1. **EMA & SMA:** - **EMA (Exponential Moving Average):** Calculated using a customizable lookback period (default 17), the EMA places greater weight on more recent prices, making it react faster to price changes. - **SMA (Simple Moving Average):** Uses an equal-weighted average over a customizable lookback period (default 14), providing a slower-moving average compared to the EMA.
2. **DEMA (Double Exponential Moving Average):** - Two separate DEMA lines are plotted using different lookback periods (default 2 and 14). The DEMA is a smoother and faster-responding version of the EMA, intended to reduce lag while retaining trend-following characteristics.
3. **Combined Signals:** - The script calculates ratios between EMA/SMA (`comb`) and DEMA1/DEMA2 (`combd`) to generate a **regime-based bar coloring system**: - If `combd > comb`: The bars are colored **green**, indicating that DEMAs are outperforming the EMAs, potentially signaling a stronger trend or momentum. - If `comb > combd`: The bars are colored **red**, suggesting that the EMAs are dominant, which may indicate a different phase of the market.
4. **Signal SMA:** - A 21-period **SMA** is plotted as a general trend-following signal. It provides a broader perspective on the current price trend, helping to smooth out short-term fluctuations.
5. **Customizable Options:** - **"Show MAs?"**: The user has the option to toggle the display of the EMA, SMA, and DEMA lines on or off. - **Custom Period Inputs**: Each type of moving average can have its period length customized via the input settings for better adaptability to different market conditions.
#### How to Use the Indicator:
- **Trend Following**: The **EMA, SMA, and DEMA** values can help you determine the direction of the trend. When the EMA is above the SMA, it could indicate a stronger, more recent upward momentum. Similarly, DEMA comparisons provide smoother and faster trend signals.
- **Bar Coloring Regime**: The **bar color** gives a quick visual cue of the regime: - **Green bars** suggest that DEMAs are indicating stronger bullish or bearish signals compared to the EMAs. - **Red bars** imply the opposite, where EMAs may be showing stronger signals, but possibly with more noise or lag.
- **Signal SMA**: The **21-period SMA** line can be used as a simple trend indicator. When the price is above this line, it could signify an uptrend, while price movement below the line might indicate a downtrend.
#### Custom Inputs:
- **EMA Length**: Default is 17, but can be adjusted to fit your trading style. - **SMA Length**: Default is 14. - **DEMA Lengths**: Two customizable inputs for DEMA (default 2 and 14). - **Source Selection**: You can choose which price source (close, open, high, low, etc.) to use for each calculation (default is the closing price).
#### Conclusion:
This indicator is useful for traders who wish to blend **trend-following strategies** (using EMA, SMA, and DEMA) with **visual regime indicators** (bar coloring). It is highly customizable, allowing traders to adjust settings based on their market approach. The combination of EMAs and DEMAs provides a nuanced view of price dynamics, potentially leading to better-informed trading decisions.