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Macd Volume Strategy

Strategy combining MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) with volume confirmation. Enters positions when MACD line crosses the Signal line and confirms with increased volume.

Testing indicates an average annual return of about 175%. It performs best in the stocks market.

MACD crossovers are filtered by an increase in volume to confirm momentum. Buy signals come on bullish crosses with expanding volume; sells do the opposite.

Momentum traders watching for volume spikes may find it valuable. Risk is limited using an ATR stop.

Details

  • Entry Criteria:
    • Long: MACD crosses above Signal && Volume > AvgVolume * VolumeMultiplier
    • Short: MACD crosses below Signal && Volume > AvgVolume * VolumeMultiplier
  • Long/Short: Both
  • Exit Criteria:
    • MACD cross in opposite direction
  • Stops: Percent-based at StopLossPercent
  • Default Values:
    • MacdFast = 12
    • MacdSlow = 26
    • MacdSignal = 9
    • VolumePeriod = 20
    • VolumeMultiplier = 1.5m
    • StopLossPercent = 2.0m
    • CandleType = TimeSpan.FromMinutes(5).TimeFrame()
  • Filters:
    • Category: Breakout
    • Direction: Both
    • Indicators: MACD, Volume
    • Stops: Yes
    • Complexity: Intermediate
    • Timeframe: Mid-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>
/// Strategy combining MACD crossover with trend confirmation.
/// Enters on MACD line crossing Signal line.
/// </summary>
public class MacdVolumeStrategy : Strategy
{
	private readonly StrategyParam<DataType> _candleType;
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _cooldownBars;

	private int _cooldown;

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

	/// <summary>
	/// Cooldown bars between trades.
	/// </summary>
	public int CooldownBars
	{
		get => _cooldownBars.Value;
		set => _cooldownBars.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Strategy constructor.
	/// </summary>
	public MacdVolumeStrategy()
	{
		_candleType = Param(nameof(CandleType), TimeSpan.FromMinutes(5).TimeFrame())
			.SetDisplay("Candle Type", "Type of candles to use", "General");

		_cooldownBars = Param(nameof(CooldownBars), 100)
			.SetDisplay("Cooldown Bars", "Bars between trades", "General")
			.SetRange(5, 500);
	}

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

	/// <inheritdoc />
	protected override void OnReseted()
	{
		base.OnReseted();
		_cooldown = 0;
	}

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

		var macd = new MovingAverageConvergenceDivergenceSignal();

		var subscription = SubscribeCandles(CandleType);

		subscription
			.BindEx(macd, ProcessCandle)
			.Start();

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

			var macdArea = CreateChartArea();
			if (macdArea != null)
				DrawIndicator(macdArea, macd);
		}
	}

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

		if (!IsFormedAndOnlineAndAllowTrading())
			return;

		if (macdValue is not MovingAverageConvergenceDivergenceSignalValue macdTyped)
			return;

		if (macdTyped.Macd is not decimal macdLine || macdTyped.Signal is not decimal signalLine)
			return;

		if (_cooldown > 0)
		{
			_cooldown--;
			return;
		}

		// Entry: MACD bullish
		if (macdLine > signalLine && Position == 0)
		{
			BuyMarket();
			_cooldown = CooldownBars;
		}
		// Entry: MACD bearish
		else if (macdLine < signalLine && Position == 0)
		{
			SellMarket();
			_cooldown = CooldownBars;
		}

		// Exit on MACD crossover against position
		if (Position > 0 && macdLine < signalLine)
		{
			SellMarket();
			_cooldown = CooldownBars;
		}
		else if (Position < 0 && macdLine > signalLine)
		{
			BuyMarket();
			_cooldown = CooldownBars;
		}
	}
}