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Moving Average Envelope vs Average True Range (ATR) vs Average Directional Index (ADX)

General Information Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    An intriguing or lesser-known fact about the trading indicator
    Moving Average Envelope
    • Envelopes typically use 2% above and below the moving average
    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
    Moving Average Envelope
    • Often mistaken for Bollinger Bands by novice traders
    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

Performance Metrics Comparison

Alternatives to Moving Average Envelope
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)
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)
Donchian Channels
Known for Simplicity And Effectiveness
🔧 is more customizable than Average True Range (ATR)
is rated higher overall 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)
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)