Analysis Techniques & Strategies

EntryBar ATR Stop SX (Strategy)

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Input Information

Name Type Default Description
ATRLength Numeric 5 The number of bars to include in the calculation of the average true range.
NumATRs Numeric 1 Multiplier of the average true range.

Usage

Short exit based on the average true range, only for the bar of entry.

Description

This strategy will generate a stop order at the specified dollar amount above the current bar's closing price, to protect against an initial reversal when a short entry order is generated. This order is only generated for the bar of entry.

The dollar amount of the stop is calculated by multiplying NumATRs (Input) by the average true range of ATRLength (Input) number of bars.

Order Name: EbAtrSX

Related Strategy: Entrybar $ Stop LX, Entrybar $ Stop SX, Entrybar ATR Stop LX, Entrybar Pnt Stop LX, EntryBar Pnt Stop SX

Related Function(s): None