Description
The Displaced Moving Average is a study which calculates a Simple Moving Average and shifts it forward or backward in time for a specified period. Note that due to displacement, the study plots effective SMA value with reduced length for last bars.
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
price
|
The price used to calculate the average. |
length
|
The number of bars used to calculate the average. |
displace
|
The displacement of the DMA study, in bars. Negative values signify a backward displacement. |
Plots
| Plot | Description |
|---|---|
DMA
|
The Displaced Simple Moving Average |
Example*
*For illustrative purposes only. Not a recommendation of a specific security or investment strategy.