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Directional Movement Index (DMI) vs Average True Range (ATR) vs Average Directional Index (ADX)

General Information Comparison

Characteristics Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    An intriguing or lesser-known fact about the trading indicator
    Directional Movement Index (DMI)
    • Developed by J. Welles Wilder Jr. who also created RSI
    Average True Range (ATR)
    • Part of Welles Wilder's indicators
    Average Directional Index (ADX)
    • Part of the Directional Movement System
  • Sarcastic Fact 😉

    A humorous or ironic observation about the trading indicator
    Directional Movement Index (DMI)
    • Sometimes called the 'trend trader's best friend' despite its complexity
    Average True Range (ATR)
    • It's the drama meter of the market - higher values mean more excitement
    Average Directional Index (ADX)
    • It's like a gym membership - tells you how strong the trend is but not where it's going

Technical Details Comparison

Performance Metrics Comparison

Alternatives to Directional Movement Index (DMI)
Donchian Channels
Known for Simplicity And Effectiveness
🔧 is more customizable than Average True Range (ATR)
is rated higher overall than Average True Range (ATR)
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
Known for Momentum Measurement
💻 is easier to use than Average True Range (ATR)
is rated higher overall than Average True Range (ATR)
Keltner Channels
Known for Combining Moving Averages With Volatility
🔧 is more customizable than Average True Range (ATR)
Elder Triple Screen
Known for Trend-Momentum Alignment
🔀 is more versatile than Average True Range (ATR)
🔧 is more customizable than Average True Range (ATR)
is rated higher overall than Average True Range (ATR)
Moving Average Envelope
Known for Price Range Visualization
💻 is easier to use than Average True Range (ATR)
🔧 is more customizable than Average True Range (ATR)
is rated higher overall than Average True Range (ATR)
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
Known for Smooth Price Movements
💻 is easier to use than Average True Range (ATR)
🔧 is more customizable than Average True Range (ATR)
is rated higher overall than Average True Range (ATR)
Bollinger Bands
Known for Volatility And Trend Strength
🔀 is more versatile than Average True Range (ATR)
🔧 is more customizable than Average True Range (ATR)
is rated higher overall than Average True Range (ATR)
Choppiness Index
Known for Identifying Trending Vs Choppy Markets
🔀 is more versatile than Average True Range (ATR)
🔧 is more customizable than Average True Range (ATR)
Simple Moving Average (SMA)
Known for Smooth Price Movements
💻 is easier to use than Average True Range (ATR)
is rated higher overall than Average True Range (ATR)