Quantitative Trading Strategy Based on Modified Hull Moving Average and Ichimoku Kinko Hyo

Pine ScriptMachine learning Trend following Ichimoku

Author: ChaoZhang
Complexity: Starter · 57 lines
Parameters: 5
Backtest bar: 1h · intraday
Tested on: BTC/USDT · futures

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Overview

This strategy combines two technical indicators: the modified Hull Moving Average (HMA) and Ichimoku Kinko Hyo (IKHS), aiming to capture medium to long-term market trends. The main idea is to utilize the crossover signals between the HMA and the Kijun Sen (baseline) of IKHS, while using the Kumo (cloud) of IKHS as a filtering condition to determine the trend direction and make trading decisions.

Strategy Principles

Calculate the modified Hull Moving Average (HMA)
- Calculate the Weighted Moving Average (WMA) and apply double smoothing to obtain the modified HMA
Calculate the various indicators of Ichimoku Kinko Hyo
- Calculate the Tenkan Sen (conversion line), Kijun Sen (baseline), Senkou Span A (leading span A), and Senkou Span B (leading span B)
Generate trading signals
- When the HMA crosses above the Kijun Sen and the closing price is above the Kumo, generate a long signal
- When the HMA crosses below the Kijun Sen and the closing price is below the Kumo, generate a short signal
Execute trades
- Perform corresponding trading operations based on the long or short signals
Exit trades
- When the HMA crosses the Kijun Sen in the opposite direction, exit the current position

Strategy Advantages

Combines two effective trend-following indicators, HMA and IKHS, to better capture market trends
Utilizes the Kumo of IKHS as a filtering condition to effectively reduce false signals and improve the win rate of trades
The modified HMA has a faster response speed and lower lag compared to traditional moving averages, enabling timely reflection of market changes
The strategy logic is clear, easy to understand, and implement, suitable for various markets and time frames

Strategy Risks

During market fluctuations or unclear trends, the strategy may generate more false signals, leading to frequent trading and capital losses
The parameter settings of the strategy have a significant impact on trading results, and different parameter combinations may lead to different performances
The strategy does not consider market emergencies and irrational behaviors, and may face greater risks under extreme market conditions

Strategy Optimization Directions

Introduce other technical indicators or market sentiment indicators to improve the reliability and stability of signals
Optimize strategy parameters, such as using machine learning or genetic algorithms to find the optimal parameter combination
Consider adding a risk management module, such as setting stop-loss and take-profit levels, position sizing, etc., to control the risk exposure of the strategy
Based on the characteristics of different markets and time frames, make targeted adjustments and optimizations to the strategy

Summary

By combining the modified Hull Moving Average and Ichimoku Kinko Hyo, this strategy constructs a relatively stable trend-following trading system. The strategy logic is clear and easy to implement, while also having certain advantages. However, the performance of the strategy is still affected by market conditions and parameter settings, requiring further optimization and improvement. In practical applications, it is necessary to make appropriate adjustments and management based on specific market characteristics and risk preferences to obtain better trading results.

Parameters

Name	Default	What it controls
v_input_1	12	Double HullMA
v_input_2	9	Tenkan Sen Periods
v_input_3	26	Kijun Sen Periods
v_input_4	52	Senkou Span B Periods
v_input_5	26	Displacement

Source Pine Script

/*backtest
start: 2024-04-20 00:00:00
end: 2024-04-27 00:00:00
period: 1h
basePeriod: 15m
exchanges: [{"eid":"Futures_Binance","currency":"BTC_USDT"}]
*/

//@version=4
strategy("Hull MA_X + Ichimoku Kinko Hyo Strategy", shorttitle="HMX+IKHS", overlay=true, default_qty_type=strategy.percent_of_equity, default_qty_value=100, pyramiding=0)

// Hull Moving Average Parameters
keh = input(12, title="Double HullMA")
n2ma = 2 * wma(close, round(keh/2)) - wma(close, keh)
sqn = round(sqrt(keh))
hullMA = wma(n2ma, sqn)

// Ichimoku Kinko Hyo Parameters
tenkanSenPeriods = input(9, title="Tenkan Sen Periods")
kijunSenPeriods = input(26, title="Kijun Sen Periods")
senkouSpanBPeriods = input(52, title="Senkou Span B Periods")
displacement = input(26, title="Displacement")

// Ichimoku Calculations
highestHigh = highest(high, max(tenkanSenPeriods, kijunSenPeriods))
lowestLow = lowest(low, max(tenkanSenPeriods, kijunSenPeriods))
tenkanSen = (highest(high, tenkanSenPeriods) + lowest(low, tenkanSenPeriods)) / 2
kijunSen = (highestHigh + lowestLow) / 2
senkouSpanA = ((tenkanSen + kijunSen) / 2)
senkouSpanB = (highest(high, senkouSpanBPeriods) + lowest(low, senkouSpanBPeriods)) / 2

// Plot Ichimoku
p1 = plot(tenkanSen, color=color.blue, title="Tenkan Sen")
p2 = plot(kijunSen, color=color.red, title="Kijun Sen")
p3 = plot(senkouSpanA, color=color.green, title="Senkou Span A", offset=displacement)
p4 = plot(senkouSpanB, color=color.orange, title="Senkou Span B", offset=displacement)
fill(p3, p4, color=color.gray, title="Kumo Shadow")

// Trading Logic
longCondition = crossover(hullMA, kijunSen) and close > senkouSpanA[displacement] and close > senkouSpanB[displacement]
shortCondition = crossunder(hullMA, kijunSen) and close < senkouSpanA[displacement] and close < senkouSpanB[displacement]

// Strategy Execution
if (longCondition)
    strategy.entry("Long", strategy.long)
if (shortCondition)
    strategy.entry("Short", strategy.short)

// Exit Logic - Exit if HullMA crosses KijunSen in the opposite direction
exitLongCondition = crossunder(hullMA, kijunSen)
exitShortCondition = crossover(hullMA, kijunSen)

if (exitLongCondition)
    strategy.close("Long")
if (exitShortCondition)
    strategy.close("Short")

Published by ChaoZhang on the FMZ strategy square · last modified 2024-04-28. Collected in the Quant Trading Vault. Unvalidated research: re-test with your own data and costs before trusting it.

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