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Simple 2 MA I Strategy

Overview

Simple 2 MA I is a trend-following strategy that replicates the core logic of the original MetaTrader expert advisor. It uses a pair of linear weighted moving averages (LWMAs) calculated on typical prices to identify the dominant trend. Momentum confirmation and MACD direction filters remove weak signals. The strategy optionally manages risk through automatic stop-loss, take-profit, break-even moves, and candle-based trailing stops.

Trading Logic

Long Setup

  1. Fast LWMA is above the slow LWMA, confirming an uptrend.
  2. The low of the candle two bars ago is below the high of the previous bar, signalling fresh bullish structure.
  3. At least one of the last three rate-of-change readings is above the configured momentum threshold.
  4. MACD line is above the signal line.
  5. Net position volume is less than the Max Net Volume limit.

When all conditions are met, the strategy closes short exposure (if any) and buys at market.

Short Setup

  1. Fast LWMA is below the slow LWMA, confirming a downtrend.
  2. The low of the previous bar is below the high of the bar two periods ago, indicating bearish structure.
  3. At least one of the last three rate-of-change readings is above the momentum threshold (absolute value).
  4. MACD line is below the signal line.
  5. Net position volume is less than Max Net Volume.

When conditions hold, the strategy covers longs (if any) and sells at market.

Risk Management

  • Stop-loss / take-profit: Optional fixed distances defined in points relative to entry price.
  • Break-even: Once price reaches the trigger distance in profit, the stop is moved to entry ± offset.
  • Candle trailing: After the activation distance is achieved, the stop follows candle extremes padded by a configurable buffer.
  • Protective orders are cancelled automatically once the position is closed.

Parameters

Name Description Default
Candle Type Timeframe used for indicator calculations. 15-minute candles
Fast LWMA Period of the fast LWMA. 6
Slow LWMA Period of the slow LWMA. 85
Momentum Length Lookback period for the rate-of-change indicator. 14
Momentum Threshold Minimum absolute rate-of-change value required. 0.3
MACD Fast Fast EMA length used in MACD. 12
MACD Slow Slow EMA length used in MACD. 26
MACD Signal Signal EMA length used in MACD. 9
Use Stop-Loss Enable placement of stop-loss orders. true
Stop-Loss (points) Distance to the stop-loss from entry price. 20
Use Take-Profit Enable placement of take-profit orders. true
Take-Profit (points) Distance to the take-profit from entry price. 50
Use Break-Even Enable automatic break-even move. true
Break-Even Trigger Profit (points) needed before break-even. 30
Break-Even Offset Offset (points) added when moving to break-even. 30
Use Candle Trailing Enable trailing stops based on candle extremes. true
Trailing Activation Profit (points) required before trailing activates. 40
Trailing Padding Extra distance (points) added to candle extreme. 10
Max Net Volume Maximum absolute net volume allowed. 1

Notes

  • All price distances are expressed in security price steps (points). The strategy automatically multiplies parameter values by the security tick size.
  • The default timeframe mapping follows the original expert defaults but can be adjusted freely.
  • The strategy expects finished candles. Unfinished bars are ignored to stay consistent with the source EA.
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 Simple2MaIStrategy : Strategy
{
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _fastPeriod;
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _slowPeriod;
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _stopLossPoints;
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _takeProfitPoints;

	private ExponentialMovingAverage _fast;
	private ExponentialMovingAverage _slow;

	private decimal _prevFast;
	private decimal _prevSlow;
	private decimal _entryPrice;
	private int _cooldown;

	public int FastPeriod { get => _fastPeriod.Value; set => _fastPeriod.Value = value; }
	public int SlowPeriod { get => _slowPeriod.Value; set => _slowPeriod.Value = value; }
	public int StopLossPoints { get => _stopLossPoints.Value; set => _stopLossPoints.Value = value; }
	public int TakeProfitPoints { get => _takeProfitPoints.Value; set => _takeProfitPoints.Value = value; }

	public Simple2MaIStrategy()
	{
		_fastPeriod = Param(nameof(FastPeriod), 14).SetGreaterThanZero().SetDisplay("Fast Period", "Fast EMA period", "Indicator");
		_slowPeriod = Param(nameof(SlowPeriod), 50).SetGreaterThanZero().SetDisplay("Slow Period", "Slow EMA period", "Indicator");
		_stopLossPoints = Param(nameof(StopLossPoints), 200).SetNotNegative().SetDisplay("Stop Loss", "Stop-loss in price steps", "Risk");
		_takeProfitPoints = Param(nameof(TakeProfitPoints), 400).SetNotNegative().SetDisplay("Take Profit", "Take-profit in price steps", "Risk");
	}

	public override IEnumerable<(Security sec, DataType dt)> GetWorkingSecurities()
	{
		yield return (Security, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(5).TimeFrame());
	}

	protected override void OnReseted()
	{
		base.OnReseted();
		_fast = null; _slow = null;
		_prevFast = 0; _prevSlow = 0; _entryPrice = 0; _cooldown = 0;
	}

	protected override void OnStarted2(DateTime time)
	{
		base.OnStarted2(time);
		_fast = new ExponentialMovingAverage { Length = FastPeriod };
		_slow = new ExponentialMovingAverage { Length = SlowPeriod };
		var subscription = SubscribeCandles(TimeSpan.FromMinutes(5).TimeFrame());
		subscription.Bind(_fast, _slow, ProcessCandle);
		subscription.Start();
	}

	private void ProcessCandle(ICandleMessage candle, decimal fastValue, decimal slowValue)
	{
		if (candle.State != CandleStates.Finished) return;
		if (!_fast.IsFormed || !_slow.IsFormed) { _prevFast = fastValue; _prevSlow = slowValue; return; }
		if (_cooldown > 0) { _cooldown--; _prevFast = fastValue; _prevSlow = slowValue; return; }

		var close = candle.ClosePrice;
		var step = Security?.PriceStep ?? 1m;

		if (Position > 0 && _entryPrice > 0)
		{
			if (StopLossPoints > 0 && close <= _entryPrice - StopLossPoints * step) { SellMarket(); _entryPrice = 0; _cooldown = 100; _prevFast = fastValue; _prevSlow = slowValue; return; }
			if (TakeProfitPoints > 0 && close >= _entryPrice + TakeProfitPoints * step) { SellMarket(); _entryPrice = 0; _cooldown = 100; _prevFast = fastValue; _prevSlow = slowValue; return; }
		}
		else if (Position < 0 && _entryPrice > 0)
		{
			if (StopLossPoints > 0 && close >= _entryPrice + StopLossPoints * step) { BuyMarket(); _entryPrice = 0; _cooldown = 100; _prevFast = fastValue; _prevSlow = slowValue; return; }
			if (TakeProfitPoints > 0 && close <= _entryPrice - TakeProfitPoints * step) { BuyMarket(); _entryPrice = 0; _cooldown = 100; _prevFast = fastValue; _prevSlow = slowValue; return; }
		}

		if (_prevFast <= _prevSlow && fastValue > slowValue && Position <= 0)
		{ if (Position < 0) BuyMarket(); BuyMarket(); _entryPrice = close; _cooldown = 100; }
		else if (_prevFast >= _prevSlow && fastValue < slowValue && Position >= 0)
		{ if (Position > 0) SellMarket(); SellMarket(); _entryPrice = close; _cooldown = 100; }

		_prevFast = fastValue; _prevSlow = slowValue;
	}
}