Gann Swing Multi Layer
Strategy using simplified multi-layer Gann swing analysis. Trades when three consecutive swing directions align.
The approach follows the classic Gann idea of swing direction changes. It waits for three consistent swing shifts before entering a position.
Details
- Entry Criteria: Three consecutive swing directions in same orientation.
- Long/Short: Both directions.
- Exit Criteria: Opposite swing direction.
- Stops: No.
- Default Values:
CandleType= TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1)
- Filters:
- Category: Swing
- Direction: Both
- Indicators: Gann
- Stops: No
- Complexity: Basic
- Timeframe: Intraday (1m)
- Seasonality: No
- Neural Networks: No
- Divergence: No
- Risk Level: Medium
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using Ecng.Common;
using StockSharp.Algo.Indicators;
using StockSharp.Algo.Strategies;
using StockSharp.BusinessEntities;
using StockSharp.Messages;
namespace StockSharp.Samples.Strategies;
public class GannSwingMultiLayerStrategy : Strategy
{
private readonly StrategyParam<int> _fastEmaPeriod;
private readonly StrategyParam<int> _slowEmaPeriod;
private readonly StrategyParam<DataType> _candleType;
private decimal _prevFastEma;
private decimal _prevSlowEma;
public int FastEmaPeriod { get => _fastEmaPeriod.Value; set => _fastEmaPeriod.Value = value; }
public int SlowEmaPeriod { get => _slowEmaPeriod.Value; set => _slowEmaPeriod.Value = value; }
public DataType CandleType { get => _candleType.Value; set => _candleType.Value = value; }
public GannSwingMultiLayerStrategy()
{
_fastEmaPeriod = Param(nameof(FastEmaPeriod), 120)
.SetGreaterThanZero()
.SetDisplay("Fast EMA", "Fast EMA period", "Indicators");
_slowEmaPeriod = Param(nameof(SlowEmaPeriod), 450)
.SetGreaterThanZero()
.SetDisplay("Slow EMA", "Slow EMA period", "Indicators");
_candleType = Param(nameof(CandleType), TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1).TimeFrame())
.SetDisplay("Candle Type", "Type of candles to use", "General");
}
public override IEnumerable<(Security sec, DataType dt)> GetWorkingSecurities()
{
return [(Security, CandleType)];
}
protected override void OnReseted()
{
base.OnReseted();
_prevFastEma = 0m;
_prevSlowEma = 0m;
}
protected override void OnStarted2(DateTime time)
{
base.OnStarted2(time);
var fastEma = new ExponentialMovingAverage { Length = FastEmaPeriod };
var slowEma = new ExponentialMovingAverage { Length = SlowEmaPeriod };
var subscription = SubscribeCandles(CandleType);
subscription.Bind(fastEma, slowEma, ProcessCandle).Start();
var area = CreateChartArea();
if (area != null)
{
DrawCandles(area, subscription);
DrawIndicator(area, fastEma);
DrawIndicator(area, slowEma);
DrawOwnTrades(area);
}
}
private void ProcessCandle(ICandleMessage candle, decimal fastEmaValue, decimal slowEmaValue)
{
if (candle.State != CandleStates.Finished) return;
if (_prevFastEma == 0m || _prevSlowEma == 0m)
{
_prevFastEma = fastEmaValue;
_prevSlowEma = slowEmaValue;
return;
}
if (_prevFastEma <= _prevSlowEma && fastEmaValue > slowEmaValue && Position <= 0)
BuyMarket();
else if (_prevFastEma >= _prevSlowEma && fastEmaValue < slowEmaValue && Position >= 0)
SellMarket();
_prevFastEma = fastEmaValue;
_prevSlowEma = slowEmaValue;
}
}
import clr
clr.AddReference("StockSharp.Messages")
clr.AddReference("StockSharp.Algo")
clr.AddReference("StockSharp.Algo.Indicators")
clr.AddReference("StockSharp.Algo.Strategies")
from System import TimeSpan
from StockSharp.Messages import DataType, CandleStates
from StockSharp.Algo.Indicators import ExponentialMovingAverage
from StockSharp.Algo.Strategies import Strategy
class gann_swing_multi_layer_strategy(Strategy):
"""
GannSwingMultiLayer: EMA crossover strategy.
Buys when fast EMA crosses above slow EMA, sells on reverse.
"""
def __init__(self):
super(gann_swing_multi_layer_strategy, self).__init__()
self._fast_period = self.Param("FastPeriod", 120) .SetDisplay("Fast EMA", "Fast EMA period", "Indicator")
self._slow_period = self.Param("SlowPeriod", 450) .SetDisplay("Slow EMA", "Slow EMA period", "Indicator")
self._candle_type = self.Param("CandleType", DataType.TimeFrame(TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1))) .SetDisplay("Candle Type", "Time frame for candles", "General")
self._prev_fast = 0.0
self._prev_slow = 0.0
@property
def candle_type(self):
return self._candle_type.Value
def OnReseted(self):
super(gann_swing_multi_layer_strategy, self).OnReseted()
self._prev_fast = 0.0
self._prev_slow = 0.0
def OnStarted2(self, time):
super(gann_swing_multi_layer_strategy, self).OnStarted2(time)
fast = ExponentialMovingAverage()
fast.Length = self._fast_period.Value
slow = ExponentialMovingAverage()
slow.Length = self._slow_period.Value
subscription = self.SubscribeCandles(self.candle_type)
subscription.Bind(fast, slow, self._process_candle).Start()
area = self.CreateChartArea()
if area is not None:
self.DrawCandles(area, subscription)
self.DrawIndicator(area, fast)
self.DrawIndicator(area, slow)
self.DrawOwnTrades(area)
def _process_candle(self, candle, fast_val, slow_val):
if candle.State != CandleStates.Finished:
return
fast_v = float(fast_val)
slow_v = float(slow_val)
if self._prev_fast <= self._prev_slow and fast_val > slow_val and self.Position <= 0:
self.BuyMarket()
elif self._prev_fast >= self._prev_slow and fast_val < slow_val and self.Position >= 0:
self.SellMarket()
self._prev_fast = fast_val
self._prev_slow = slow_val
def CreateClone(self):
return gann_swing_multi_layer_strategy()