Trade Stock Indices

Momentum Analysis and Momentum Signals

The MA Moving Average Envelopes indicator creates 2 lines around the price forming a channel. The upper and lower channel lines are drawn at an equidistant level above and below the MA. The distance to draw the MA Moving Average envelopes is calculated using a percentage or a number of pips.

MA Envelopes Indicator - MA Envelopes Indicator Analysis

Moving Average Envelope

Index Analysis & How to Generate Signals

Moving Average Envelope can be traded using several different rules. The main method of generating trade signals is to use the price penetrating the upper channel or lower channel.

Bullish Signal

Price penetrating upper channel is a long buy signal.

MA Envelopes Buy Trading Signal - MA Envelopes Indicator Analysis

Buy Trading Signal

Bearish Signal

Price penetrating the lower channel is a short sell trade signal.

MA Envelopes Sell Signal - MA Envelopes Indicator Analysis

Sell Trade Signal

In a trending market the Moving Average points upwards in an up-trend market or downwards in a down-trend market. It is good to use the envelopes together with other indicators such as trend lines so as to confirm the trading signals generated.

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