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Signals of the Indicator Parabolic SAR

Signals of the indicator Parabolic SAR

This module of signals is based on the market models of the indicator Parabolic SAR. The mechanism of making trade decisions based on signals obtained from the modules is described in a separate section.

Conditions of Generation of Signals

Below you can find the description of conditions when the module passes a signal to an Expert Advisor.

Signal TypeDescription of Conditions
For buyingReverse — the indicator is below the price at the analyzed bar and above the price at the previous one.
Parabolic SAR - Buy Signal
For sellingReverse — the indicator is above the price at the analyzed bar and below the price at the previous one.
Parabolic SAR - Sell Signal
No objections to buyingThe price is above the indicator.
No objections to sellingThe price is below the indicator.

Note

Depending on the mode of operation of an Expert Advisor (“Every tick” or “Open prices only”) an analyzed bar is either the current bar (with index 0), or the last formed bar (with index 1).

Adjustable Parameters

This module has the following adjustable parameters:

ParameterDescription
WeightWeight of signal of the module in the interval 0 to 1.
StepThe step of price increment.
MaximumMaximum rate of the speed of convergence of the indicator with the price.
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