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ADX Slope Mean Reversion

The ADX Slope Mean Reversion strategy focuses on extreme readings of the ADX to exploit reversion. Wide departures from the average level rarely last.

Trades trigger when the indicator swings far from its mean and then begins to reverse. Both long and short setups include a protective stop.

Suited for swing traders expecting oscillations, the strategy closes out once the ADX returns toward balance. Starting parameter AdxPeriod = 14.

Details

  • Entry Criteria: Indicator crosses back toward mean.
  • Long/Short: Both directions.
  • Exit Criteria: Indicator reverts to average.
  • Stops: Yes.
  • Default Values:
    • AdxPeriod = 14
    • LookbackPeriod = 20
    • DeviationMultiplier = 1.0m
    • StopLossPercent = 2.0m
    • CandleType = TimeSpan.FromMinutes(5)
  • Filters:
    • Category: Mean Reversion
    • Direction: Both
    • Indicators: ADX
    • Stops: Yes
    • Complexity: Intermediate
    • Timeframe: Short-term
    • 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;

/// <summary>
/// ADX slope mean reversion.
/// Buys when the ADX slope is far below its average and starts turning up, sells when it is far above
/// and starts turning down. Exits when the slope returns to its average.
/// </summary>
public class AdxSlopeMeanReversionStrategy : Strategy
{
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _adxPeriod;
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _lookbackPeriod;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _deviationMultiplier;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _stopLossPercent;
	private readonly StrategyParam<DataType> _candleType;

	private SimpleMovingAverage _slopeAverage;
	private StandardDeviation _slopeStdDev;
	private decimal? _prevAdx;
	private decimal? _prevSlope;

	/// <summary>
	/// ADX period.
	/// </summary>
	public int AdxPeriod
	{
		get => _adxPeriod.Value;
		set => _adxPeriod.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Lookback period for slope statistics.
	/// </summary>
	public int LookbackPeriod
	{
		get => _lookbackPeriod.Value;
		set => _lookbackPeriod.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Standard deviation multiplier for extreme slope.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal DeviationMultiplier
	{
		get => _deviationMultiplier.Value;
		set => _deviationMultiplier.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Stop-loss percentage.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal StopLossPercent
	{
		get => _stopLossPercent.Value;
		set => _stopLossPercent.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Candle type.
	/// </summary>
	public DataType CandleType
	{
		get => _candleType.Value;
		set => _candleType.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Initialize <see cref="AdxSlopeMeanReversionStrategy"/>.
	/// </summary>
	public AdxSlopeMeanReversionStrategy()
	{
		_adxPeriod = Param(nameof(AdxPeriod), 14)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("ADX Period", "Period of ADX", "Indicators");

		_lookbackPeriod = Param(nameof(LookbackPeriod), 20)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("Lookback Period", "Period for slope statistics", "Strategy");

		_deviationMultiplier = Param(nameof(DeviationMultiplier), 1.0m)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("Deviation Multiplier", "Standard deviation multiplier for extreme slope", "Strategy");

		_stopLossPercent = Param(nameof(StopLossPercent), 2.0m)
			.SetNotNegative()
			.SetDisplay("Stop Loss %", "Stop-loss percentage", "Risk Management");

		_candleType = Param(nameof(CandleType), TimeSpan.FromMinutes(5).TimeFrame())
			.SetDisplay("Candle Type", "Type of candles to use", "General");
	}

	/// <inheritdoc />
	public override IEnumerable<(Security sec, DataType dt)> GetWorkingSecurities()
	{
		return [(Security, CandleType)];
	}

	/// <inheritdoc />
	protected override void OnReseted()
	{
		base.OnReseted();
		_slopeAverage = null;
		_slopeStdDev = null;
		_prevAdx = null;
		_prevSlope = null;
	}

	/// <inheritdoc />
	protected override void OnStarted2(DateTime time)
	{
		base.OnStarted2(time);

		var adx = new AverageDirectionalIndex { Length = AdxPeriod };
		_slopeAverage = new SimpleMovingAverage { Length = LookbackPeriod };
		_slopeStdDev = new StandardDeviation { Length = LookbackPeriod };

		var subscription = SubscribeCandles(CandleType);
		subscription
			.BindEx(adx, ProcessCandle)
			.Start();

		StartProtection(
			takeProfit: null,
			stopLoss: StopLossPercent > 0 ? new Unit(StopLossPercent, UnitTypes.Percent) : null
		);

		var area = CreateChartArea();
		if (area != null)
		{
			DrawCandles(area, subscription);
			DrawOwnTrades(area);

			var adxArea = CreateChartArea();
			if (adxArea != null)
				DrawIndicator(adxArea, adx);
		}
	}

	private void ProcessCandle(ICandleMessage candle, IIndicatorValue adxValue)
	{
		if (candle.State != CandleStates.Finished)
			return;

		if (!adxValue.IsFormed)
			return;

		if (((AverageDirectionalIndexValue)adxValue).MovingAverage is not decimal adx)
			return;

		if (_prevAdx is not decimal prevAdx)
		{
			_prevAdx = adx;
			return;
		}

		_prevAdx = adx;

		var slope = adx - prevAdx;
		var avgSlope = _slopeAverage.Process(slope, candle.ServerTime, true).ToDecimal();
		var stdSlope = _slopeStdDev.Process(slope, candle.ServerTime, true).ToDecimal();

		var prevSlope = _prevSlope;
		_prevSlope = slope;

		if (!_slopeAverage.IsFormed || !_slopeStdDev.IsFormed || prevSlope is not decimal prev)
			return;

		if (!IsFormedAndOnlineAndAllowTrading())
			return;

		// Extreme reading that has started to turn back toward the average.
		if (slope < avgSlope - DeviationMultiplier * stdSlope && slope > prev && Position <= 0)
		{
			BuyMarket(Volume + Math.Abs(Position));
		}
		else if (slope > avgSlope + DeviationMultiplier * stdSlope && slope < prev && Position >= 0)
		{
			SellMarket(Volume + Math.Abs(Position));
		}
		else if (Position > 0 && slope >= avgSlope)
		{
			SellMarket(Position);
		}
		else if (Position < 0 && slope <= avgSlope)
		{
			BuyMarket(-Position);
		}
	}
}