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Using ADX to Trade Breakouts,Using ADX to Trade Breakouts,
Pullbacks, and Reversal Patterns inPullbacks, and Reversal Patterns in
the Minithe Mini--sized Dowsized Dow
CBOTCBOT WebinarWebinar
October 12, 2006October 12, 2006
Dr. Charles B. SchaapDr. Charles B. Schaap
About MeAbout Me
Retired from medical practice in 1999Retired from medical practice in 1999----began fullbegan full--
time trading in stocks, futures, and optionstime trading in stocks, futures, and options
Author:Author: ADXcellenceADXcellence——Power Trend Strategies (2006)Power Trend Strategies (2006)
Articles inArticles in Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities,Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities,
SFOSFO,, WorkingWorking--MoneyMoney,, Medical EconomicsMedical Economics, various, various
newslettersnewsletters
Speaker for the International Traders Expo andSpeaker for the International Traders Expo and
other investment organizationsother investment organizations
Director: The Hedge Fund AssociationDirector: The Hedge Fund Association
ADX and the LongADX and the Long--term Dowterm Dow
Goals for TodayGoals for Today
Explain the ADX IndicatorExplain the ADX Indicator
Show trade Setups for the miniShow trade Setups for the mini--sized Dow usingsized Dow using
ADXADX
ADXodus, ADXtenderADXodus, ADXtender
Momentum Divergence, ReversalsMomentum Divergence, Reversals
Demonstrate 5 major benefits of using ADX forDemonstrate 5 major benefits of using ADX for
trading the minitrading the mini--sized Dow futuressized Dow futures
Review/QuestionsReview/Questions
What is ADX?What is ADX?
(with DMI)(with DMI)
ADX is an indicator that measuresADX is an indicator that measures
trend strength shows trendtrend strength shows trend
direction.direction.
ADX tells us whether theADX tells us whether the bullsbulls oror
thethe bearsbears are in control.are in control.
Benefits of Using ADXBenefits of Using ADX
Free indicator, no system to buyFree indicator, no system to buy
Quantifies trend strengthQuantifies trend strength
Allows us to see the strength of bulls and bearsAllows us to see the strength of bulls and bears
at the same timeat the same time
Tells when the trend is strong enough to tradeTells when the trend is strong enough to trade
Tells us when the trend is weak (stand aside)Tells us when the trend is weak (stand aside)
Works on all timeframes and productsWorks on all timeframes and products
Can be combined with other indicatorsCan be combined with other indicators
Trading is
a Race for
Profits
Myth:Myth: To make money in the stock marketTo make money in the stock market, you must knowyou must know
what the market is going to do.what the market is going to do.
Truth:Truth: You must know whatYou must know what youyou’’rere going to do before thegoing to do before the
market does what it does.market does what it does.
LessonsLessons
from the Pitfrom the Pit
Traders often confuse theirTraders often confuse their
ability to read technicalability to read technical
analysis with their ability toanalysis with their ability to
properly execute andproperly execute and
manage trades.manage trades.
ADX and DMIADX and DMI
Average Directional Movement Index (ADX)Average Directional Movement Index (ADX)
was developed by J. Welles Wilder andwas developed by J. Welles Wilder and
presented in his book,presented in his book, New Concepts in TechnicalNew Concepts in Technical
Trading Systems (1978)Trading Systems (1978)..
ADX is derived from two indicators (developedADX is derived from two indicators (developed
by Wilder) known as the Positive Directionalby Wilder) known as the Positive Directional
Movement Indicator (+DMI) and the NegativeMovement Indicator (+DMI) and the Negative
Directional Movement Indicator (Directional Movement Indicator (--DMI).DMI).
Material For This Lecture is based on
ADXcellence—Power Trend Strategies
Available: www.stockmarketstore.com
Settings: DMI 13, ADX 8Settings: DMI 13, ADX 8
Directional Movement (DM)Directional Movement (DM)
DM is the largest part of today’s range that
is outside of yesterday’s range.
When the largest part of today’s range is
above yesterday’s range, we get positive
DM (+DM).
When the largest part of today’s range is
below yesterday’s range, we get negative
DM (-DM).
Directional Movement (DM)Directional Movement (DM)
+DM -DM +DM and -DM No DM
When DMI lines separateWhen DMI lines separate——ADX rises, trend strengtheningADX rises, trend strengthening
When DMI lines come togetherWhen DMI lines come together——ADX falls, trend weakeningADX falls, trend weakening
ADXplainedADXplained
The primary use of ADX is to measure trend strength.The primary use of ADX is to measure trend strength.
DMIDMI CONFIRMSCONFIRMS trend direction andtrend direction and CONFIRMSCONFIRMS
priceprice entry/exit signals.entry/exit signals.
WhenWhen ADX > 25ADX > 25
IfIf +DMI+DMI is aboveis above ––DMIDMI, prices are trending up., prices are trending up.
IfIf ––DMIDMI is aboveis above +DMI+DMI, prices are trending down., prices are trending down.
ADX is NondirectionalADX is Nondirectional
ADX measures the strength of a trend, butADX measures the strength of a trend, but
doesndoesn’’t distinguish between uptrends andt distinguish between uptrends and
downtrends.downtrends.
When there is a strong uptrend, ADX rises.When there is a strong uptrend, ADX rises.
When there is a strong downtrend, ADX rises.When there is a strong downtrend, ADX rises.
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ADX
Forward
(Up)
+DMI
-DMI
Reverse
(Down)
ADX Nuts and BoltsADX Nuts and Bolts
DMI
ADX Basic SignalsADX Basic Signals
Short ModeShort Mode
ADX > 25ADX > 25
--DMI above +DMIDMI above +DMI
Scalp ModeScalp Mode
ADX < 25ADX < 25
DMI spikes above 25DMI spikes above 25
Long ModeLong Mode
ADX > 25ADX > 25
+DMI above+DMI above --DMIDMI
School
Zone
Cruisin’
Pedal to the
Metal
Engine
Overheating
Idling
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Point #1Point #1
Low ADX PeriodsLow ADX Periods——No Trend TradingNo Trend Trading
ADX Trend Strength RuleADX Trend Strength Rule
When ADX is above 25, trend strength is strongWhen ADX is above 25, trend strength is strong
enough for trend trading strategiesenough for trend trading strategies
When ADX is below 25, avoid trend tradingWhen ADX is below 25, avoid trend trading
strategies (optional: scalp trades)strategies (optional: scalp trades)
Born to ChopBorn to Chop
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Stopped OutStopped Out
When ADX < 25, scalp when DMI pops above 25When ADX < 25, scalp when DMI pops above 25
Swing on a Higher TimeframeSwing on a Higher Timeframe
= Trend on a Lower Timeframe= Trend on a Lower Timeframe
60 Minute 5 Minute
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Price alternates between range
contraction and expansion
25 Horse Power Minimum25 Horse Power Minimum
The magic ADX number for a trend to beThe magic ADX number for a trend to be
designateddesignated ““strongstrong”” is 25.is 25.
When ADX falls below 25, price is usually in aWhen ADX falls below 25, price is usually in a
consolidation period and trend trading strategiesconsolidation period and trend trading strategies
will normally fail.will normally fail.
Once ADX rises above 25, the trader can useOnce ADX rises above 25, the trader can use
trend trading strategies.trend trading strategies.
BreakoutsBreakouts
Point # 2Point # 2
Best Trades Begin From Low ADX PeriodsBest Trades Begin From Low ADX Periods
ADX Trendline RuleADX Trendline Rule
When ADX is below 25 for an extended period,When ADX is below 25 for an extended period,
draw trendlines on price and wait for a breakoutdraw trendlines on price and wait for a breakout
DMI Breakout RuleDMI Breakout Rule
A valid breakout up requires a new high in price andA valid breakout up requires a new high in price and
a new high in +DMI (and +DMI > 25)a new high in +DMI (and +DMI > 25)
A valid breakout down requires a new low in priceA valid breakout down requires a new low in price
and a new high inand a new high in ––DMI (andDMI (and --DMI > 25)DMI > 25)
Key DMI Momentum SignalsKey DMI Momentum Signals
+DMI -DMI
ADXodusADXodus™™
The ADXodusThe ADXodus™™ is a classic power trendis a classic power trend
strategy that finds price breaking out following astrategy that finds price breaking out following a
period of consolidation.period of consolidation.
ADXodusADXodus™™ gets its name due to the largegets its name due to the large
number of accumulated/distributed shares readynumber of accumulated/distributed shares ready
to begin their exodus from consolidation andto begin their exodus from consolidation and
start a new trend journey.start a new trend journey.
Trend Principle: momentum precedes priceTrend Principle: momentum precedes price
Goal: Get on a risk free trade and ride the trendGoal: Get on a risk free trade and ride the trend
Crossover High (+DMI)Crossover High (+DMI)
Change of DominanceChange of Dominance
PRICE
Crossover High (+DMI)Crossover High (+DMI)
Change of DominanceChange of Dominance
PRICE
ADXodusADXodus™™ LONG SETUPLONG SETUP
Price has a consolidation period for at least 30 bars (anyPrice has a consolidation period for at least 30 bars (any
timeframe) with a price pattern.timeframe) with a price pattern.
ADX is less than 25 during the consolidation (preferably lessADX is less than 25 during the consolidation (preferably less
than 15).than 15).
Both DMI lines are above ADX prior to the breakout.Both DMI lines are above ADX prior to the breakout.
The +DMI makes a crossover high as price breaks the topThe +DMI makes a crossover high as price breaks the top
trendline.trendline.
Price retraces to the 20 EMA and holds (first retracement)Price retraces to the 20 EMA and holds (first retracement)
while the +DMI makes a pivot low at or near 25.while the +DMI makes a pivot low at or near 25.
Enter long on a price pivot low reversal (up)Enter long on a price pivot low reversal (up)
ADXodusADXodus™™ SHORT SETUPSHORT SETUP
Price has a consolidation period for at least 30 bars (anyPrice has a consolidation period for at least 30 bars (any
timeframe) with a price pattern.timeframe) with a price pattern.
ADX is less than 25 during the consolidation (preferably lessADX is less than 25 during the consolidation (preferably less
than 15).than 15).
Both DMI lines are above ADX prior to the breakout.Both DMI lines are above ADX prior to the breakout.
TheThe ––DMI makes a crossover high as price breaks below theDMI makes a crossover high as price breaks below the
bottom trendline.bottom trendline.
Price retraces to the 20 EMA and holds (first retracement)Price retraces to the 20 EMA and holds (first retracement)
whilewhile ––DMI makes a pivot low at or near 25.DMI makes a pivot low at or near 25.
Enter short on a price pivot high reversal (down).Enter short on a price pivot high reversal (down).
A Valid BreakoutA Valid Breakout
is Your Green Flag !is Your Green Flag !
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ADXodus (Intraday)ADXodus (Intraday)
Trade ManagementTrade Management
Lot =Lot = even # contracts, 4, 8, 10even # contracts, 4, 8, 10
Entry:Entry:
Full Lot at 20 EMA pivot lowFull Lot at 20 EMA pivot low
Optional:Optional: ½½ Lot on a new price high after breakout;Lot on a new price high after breakout;
thenthen ½½ lot at 20 MA pivot low if 1lot at 20 MA pivot low if 1stst positionposition
profitableprofitable
Initial Stop: 20 YM PointsInitial Stop: 20 YM Points
ExitExit ½½ at entry + 20 points, move stop toat entry + 20 points, move stop to
breakevenbreakeven
ExitExit ½½ at entry +40 points (or discretionary)at entry +40 points (or discretionary)
ADXodusADXodus
20 MA Entry
ADXodus (short)ADXodus (short)
Taking Daily Trend PositionsTaking Daily Trend Positions
ContinuationsContinuations
Point #3Point #3
Following ADX Peak >25, the Trend is MoreFollowing ADX Peak >25, the Trend is More
Likely to Continue Than ReverseLikely to Continue Than Reverse
DMI Continuation High RuleDMI Continuation High Rule
During a retracement, when DMI dominance is maintained, aDuring a retracement, when DMI dominance is maintained, a
new high in the dominant DMI confirms continuation of thenew high in the dominant DMI confirms continuation of the
trendtrend
New highNew high ––DMI and new low in price, or new high in +DMIDMI and new low in price, or new high in +DMI
and a new high in priceand a new high in price
Variation: Cross ADXtenderVariation: Cross ADXtender
DMI lines cross, but there is no change of DMI dominanceDMI lines cross, but there is no change of DMI dominance
ADXtenderADXtender™™
The ADXtenderThe ADXtender™™ is a trend continuationis a trend continuation
strategy following an ADX peak of 25 or greaterstrategy following an ADX peak of 25 or greater
ADXtenderADXtender™™ gets its name from a strong ADXgets its name from a strong ADX
which extends price higherwhich extends price higher
Some retracements are brief, some longerSome retracements are brief, some longer
Trend Principle: trends are more likely toTrend Principle: trends are more likely to
continue than reversecontinue than reverse
ADXtenderADXtender™™ LONG SETUPLONG SETUP
Price makes a new high and ADX rises above 25.Price makes a new high and ADX rises above 25.
Price retraces down near the 20 EMA.Price retraces down near the 20 EMA.
ADX turns down during the price retracement.ADX turns down during the price retracement.
TheThe ––DMI does not cross +DMI on the retracement.DMI does not cross +DMI on the retracement.
Enter long when price makes a new high and +DMIEnter long when price makes a new high and +DMI
makes new high.makes new high.
ADXtenderADXtender™™ SHORT SETUPSHORT SETUP
Price makes a new low and ADX rises above 25.Price makes a new low and ADX rises above 25.
Price retraces up near the 20 EMA.Price retraces up near the 20 EMA.
ADX turns down during the price retracement.ADX turns down during the price retracement.
The +DMI does not crossThe +DMI does not cross ––DMI (or crosses slightlyDMI (or crosses slightly
without a change of dominance).without a change of dominance).
Enter short when price makes a new low andEnter short when price makes a new low and --DMIDMI
makes new high.makes new high.
+DMI Continuation High+DMI Continuation High
(ADXtender(ADXtender™™ Signal)Signal)
Price
--DMI Continuation HighDMI Continuation High
(ADXtender(ADXtender™™ Signal)Signal)
Price
ADXtender (Intraday)ADXtender (Intraday)
Trade ManagementTrade Management
Initial Stop:Initial Stop:
Longs: 20 YM Points below entryLongs: 20 YM Points below entry
Shorts: 20 YM Points above entryShorts: 20 YM Points above entry
ExitExit ½½ at entry + 20 points, move stop toat entry + 20 points, move stop to
breakevenbreakeven
ExitExit ½½ at +40 points or momentum divergence,at +40 points or momentum divergence,
whichever come firstwhichever come first
DonDon’’t Think! Follow Price/DMI Pivotst Think! Follow Price/DMI Pivots
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Entry on
Lower High
Entry on
Higher
Low
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Point #4Point #4
Get Out of a Trend Trade With ADX DivergenceGet Out of a Trend Trade With ADX Divergence
ADX Divergence Rule:ADX Divergence Rule: When ADX is divergent withWhen ADX is divergent with
price, exit part or full positionprice, exit part or full position
Most trading education focuses on making the perfectMost trading education focuses on making the perfect
entryentry
Exits are harder and more important for profitExits are harder and more important for profit
consistencyconsistency
DDivergenceivergence == DDecisionecision
Sell partial position (half) or full exitSell partial position (half) or full exit
ADX DivergencesADX Divergences
Negative ADX
Divergence
Positive ADX
Divergence
Uptrend
DowntrendPRICE
ADX
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Divergence Deception = ClimaxDivergence Deception = Climax
Exits May Be Countertrend ScalpsExits May Be Countertrend Scalps
ReversalsReversals
Point #5Point #5
ADX Warns a Trend is About to End/ReverseADX Warns a Trend is About to End/Reverse
Declining ADX peaks suggests trend is nearingDeclining ADX peaks suggests trend is nearing
completioncompletion
An ADX peak of 25 or less often precedes trendAn ADX peak of 25 or less often precedes trend
reversalsreversals
The end of a trend is an exit, but not necessarilyThe end of a trend is an exit, but not necessarily
a reversal entrya reversal entry
ADXhaustionADXhaustion™™
The ADXhaustionThe ADXhaustion™™ is a trend reversal strategyis a trend reversal strategy
following a series of lower ADX highs, the lastfollowing a series of lower ADX highs, the last
being 25 or less.being 25 or less.
ADXhaustionADXhaustion™™ gets its name from gradualgets its name from gradual
price exhaustion at the end of a trendprice exhaustion at the end of a trend
Price is divergent with ADX peaksPrice is divergent with ADX peaks
Trend Principle: trends seldom reverse withoutTrend Principle: trends seldom reverse without
warningwarning
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HaveHave ADXADX on Your Dashboardon Your Dashboard
When Trading the minWhen Trading the min--sized Dowsized Dow
ADXDMI
Review of TodayReview of Today’’s Pointss Points
Point #1:Point #1: Low ADX PeriodsLow ADX Periods——No Trend TradingNo Trend Trading
Point # 2:Point # 2: Best Trades Begin From Low ADXBest Trades Begin From Low ADX
PeriodsPeriods
Point #3:Point #3: Following ADX Peak >25, the Trend isFollowing ADX Peak >25, the Trend is
More Likely to Continue Than ReverseMore Likely to Continue Than Reverse
Point #4:Point #4: Exit a Trend Trade When There Is ADXExit a Trend Trade When There Is ADX
DivergenceDivergence
Point #5:Point #5: ADX Warns a Trend is About to End/Reverse.ADX Warns a Trend is About to End/Reverse.
ADX Basic SignalsADX Basic Signals
(Review)(Review)
Short ModeShort Mode
ADX > 25ADX > 25
--DMI above +DMIDMI above +DMI
Scalp ModeScalp Mode
ADX < 25ADX < 25
DMI spikes above 25DMI spikes above 25
Long ModeLong Mode
ADX > 25ADX > 25
+DMI above+DMI above --DMIDMI
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ADXtraADXtra™™
ADXpressADXpress™™
ADXtenderADXtender™™
ADXplosiveADXplosive™™
ADXquisiteADXquisite™™
Available at
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My websitesMy websites
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Adxcellence

  • 2. Using ADX to Trade Breakouts,Using ADX to Trade Breakouts, Pullbacks, and Reversal Patterns inPullbacks, and Reversal Patterns in the Minithe Mini--sized Dowsized Dow CBOTCBOT WebinarWebinar October 12, 2006October 12, 2006 Dr. Charles B. SchaapDr. Charles B. Schaap
  • 3. About MeAbout Me Retired from medical practice in 1999Retired from medical practice in 1999----began fullbegan full-- time trading in stocks, futures, and optionstime trading in stocks, futures, and options Author:Author: ADXcellenceADXcellence——Power Trend Strategies (2006)Power Trend Strategies (2006) Articles inArticles in Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities,Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities, SFOSFO,, WorkingWorking--MoneyMoney,, Medical EconomicsMedical Economics, various, various newslettersnewsletters Speaker for the International Traders Expo andSpeaker for the International Traders Expo and other investment organizationsother investment organizations Director: The Hedge Fund AssociationDirector: The Hedge Fund Association
  • 4. ADX and the LongADX and the Long--term Dowterm Dow
  • 5. Goals for TodayGoals for Today Explain the ADX IndicatorExplain the ADX Indicator Show trade Setups for the miniShow trade Setups for the mini--sized Dow usingsized Dow using ADXADX ADXodus, ADXtenderADXodus, ADXtender Momentum Divergence, ReversalsMomentum Divergence, Reversals Demonstrate 5 major benefits of using ADX forDemonstrate 5 major benefits of using ADX for trading the minitrading the mini--sized Dow futuressized Dow futures Review/QuestionsReview/Questions
  • 6. What is ADX?What is ADX? (with DMI)(with DMI) ADX is an indicator that measuresADX is an indicator that measures trend strength shows trendtrend strength shows trend direction.direction. ADX tells us whether theADX tells us whether the bullsbulls oror thethe bearsbears are in control.are in control.
  • 7. Benefits of Using ADXBenefits of Using ADX Free indicator, no system to buyFree indicator, no system to buy Quantifies trend strengthQuantifies trend strength Allows us to see the strength of bulls and bearsAllows us to see the strength of bulls and bears at the same timeat the same time Tells when the trend is strong enough to tradeTells when the trend is strong enough to trade Tells us when the trend is weak (stand aside)Tells us when the trend is weak (stand aside) Works on all timeframes and productsWorks on all timeframes and products Can be combined with other indicatorsCan be combined with other indicators
  • 8. Trading is a Race for Profits Myth:Myth: To make money in the stock marketTo make money in the stock market, you must knowyou must know what the market is going to do.what the market is going to do. Truth:Truth: You must know whatYou must know what youyou’’rere going to do before thegoing to do before the market does what it does.market does what it does.
  • 9. LessonsLessons from the Pitfrom the Pit Traders often confuse theirTraders often confuse their ability to read technicalability to read technical analysis with their ability toanalysis with their ability to properly execute andproperly execute and manage trades.manage trades.
  • 10. ADX and DMIADX and DMI Average Directional Movement Index (ADX)Average Directional Movement Index (ADX) was developed by J. Welles Wilder andwas developed by J. Welles Wilder and presented in his book,presented in his book, New Concepts in TechnicalNew Concepts in Technical Trading Systems (1978)Trading Systems (1978).. ADX is derived from two indicators (developedADX is derived from two indicators (developed by Wilder) known as the Positive Directionalby Wilder) known as the Positive Directional Movement Indicator (+DMI) and the NegativeMovement Indicator (+DMI) and the Negative Directional Movement Indicator (Directional Movement Indicator (--DMI).DMI).
  • 11. Material For This Lecture is based on ADXcellence—Power Trend Strategies Available: www.stockmarketstore.com
  • 12. Settings: DMI 13, ADX 8Settings: DMI 13, ADX 8
  • 13. Directional Movement (DM)Directional Movement (DM) DM is the largest part of today’s range that is outside of yesterday’s range. When the largest part of today’s range is above yesterday’s range, we get positive DM (+DM). When the largest part of today’s range is below yesterday’s range, we get negative DM (-DM).
  • 14. Directional Movement (DM)Directional Movement (DM) +DM -DM +DM and -DM No DM
  • 15. When DMI lines separateWhen DMI lines separate——ADX rises, trend strengtheningADX rises, trend strengthening When DMI lines come togetherWhen DMI lines come together——ADX falls, trend weakeningADX falls, trend weakening
  • 16. ADXplainedADXplained The primary use of ADX is to measure trend strength.The primary use of ADX is to measure trend strength. DMIDMI CONFIRMSCONFIRMS trend direction andtrend direction and CONFIRMSCONFIRMS priceprice entry/exit signals.entry/exit signals. WhenWhen ADX > 25ADX > 25 IfIf +DMI+DMI is aboveis above ––DMIDMI, prices are trending up., prices are trending up. IfIf ––DMIDMI is aboveis above +DMI+DMI, prices are trending down., prices are trending down.
  • 17. ADX is NondirectionalADX is Nondirectional ADX measures the strength of a trend, butADX measures the strength of a trend, but doesndoesn’’t distinguish between uptrends andt distinguish between uptrends and downtrends.downtrends. When there is a strong uptrend, ADX rises.When there is a strong uptrend, ADX rises. When there is a strong downtrend, ADX rises.When there is a strong downtrend, ADX rises.
  • 20. ADX Basic SignalsADX Basic Signals Short ModeShort Mode ADX > 25ADX > 25 --DMI above +DMIDMI above +DMI Scalp ModeScalp Mode ADX < 25ADX < 25 DMI spikes above 25DMI spikes above 25 Long ModeLong Mode ADX > 25ADX > 25 +DMI above+DMI above --DMIDMI
  • 22. Point #1Point #1 Low ADX PeriodsLow ADX Periods——No Trend TradingNo Trend Trading ADX Trend Strength RuleADX Trend Strength Rule When ADX is above 25, trend strength is strongWhen ADX is above 25, trend strength is strong enough for trend trading strategiesenough for trend trading strategies When ADX is below 25, avoid trend tradingWhen ADX is below 25, avoid trend trading strategies (optional: scalp trades)strategies (optional: scalp trades)
  • 23. Born to ChopBorn to Chop
  • 26. When ADX < 25, scalp when DMI pops above 25When ADX < 25, scalp when DMI pops above 25
  • 27. Swing on a Higher TimeframeSwing on a Higher Timeframe = Trend on a Lower Timeframe= Trend on a Lower Timeframe 60 Minute 5 Minute
  • 29. Price alternates between range contraction and expansion
  • 30. 25 Horse Power Minimum25 Horse Power Minimum The magic ADX number for a trend to beThe magic ADX number for a trend to be designateddesignated ““strongstrong”” is 25.is 25. When ADX falls below 25, price is usually in aWhen ADX falls below 25, price is usually in a consolidation period and trend trading strategiesconsolidation period and trend trading strategies will normally fail.will normally fail. Once ADX rises above 25, the trader can useOnce ADX rises above 25, the trader can use trend trading strategies.trend trading strategies.
  • 32. Point # 2Point # 2 Best Trades Begin From Low ADX PeriodsBest Trades Begin From Low ADX Periods ADX Trendline RuleADX Trendline Rule When ADX is below 25 for an extended period,When ADX is below 25 for an extended period, draw trendlines on price and wait for a breakoutdraw trendlines on price and wait for a breakout DMI Breakout RuleDMI Breakout Rule A valid breakout up requires a new high in price andA valid breakout up requires a new high in price and a new high in +DMI (and +DMI > 25)a new high in +DMI (and +DMI > 25) A valid breakout down requires a new low in priceA valid breakout down requires a new low in price and a new high inand a new high in ––DMI (andDMI (and --DMI > 25)DMI > 25)
  • 33. Key DMI Momentum SignalsKey DMI Momentum Signals +DMI -DMI
  • 34. ADXodusADXodus™™ The ADXodusThe ADXodus™™ is a classic power trendis a classic power trend strategy that finds price breaking out following astrategy that finds price breaking out following a period of consolidation.period of consolidation. ADXodusADXodus™™ gets its name due to the largegets its name due to the large number of accumulated/distributed shares readynumber of accumulated/distributed shares ready to begin their exodus from consolidation andto begin their exodus from consolidation and start a new trend journey.start a new trend journey. Trend Principle: momentum precedes priceTrend Principle: momentum precedes price Goal: Get on a risk free trade and ride the trendGoal: Get on a risk free trade and ride the trend
  • 35. Crossover High (+DMI)Crossover High (+DMI) Change of DominanceChange of Dominance PRICE
  • 36. Crossover High (+DMI)Crossover High (+DMI) Change of DominanceChange of Dominance PRICE
  • 37. ADXodusADXodus™™ LONG SETUPLONG SETUP Price has a consolidation period for at least 30 bars (anyPrice has a consolidation period for at least 30 bars (any timeframe) with a price pattern.timeframe) with a price pattern. ADX is less than 25 during the consolidation (preferably lessADX is less than 25 during the consolidation (preferably less than 15).than 15). Both DMI lines are above ADX prior to the breakout.Both DMI lines are above ADX prior to the breakout. The +DMI makes a crossover high as price breaks the topThe +DMI makes a crossover high as price breaks the top trendline.trendline. Price retraces to the 20 EMA and holds (first retracement)Price retraces to the 20 EMA and holds (first retracement) while the +DMI makes a pivot low at or near 25.while the +DMI makes a pivot low at or near 25. Enter long on a price pivot low reversal (up)Enter long on a price pivot low reversal (up)
  • 38. ADXodusADXodus™™ SHORT SETUPSHORT SETUP Price has a consolidation period for at least 30 bars (anyPrice has a consolidation period for at least 30 bars (any timeframe) with a price pattern.timeframe) with a price pattern. ADX is less than 25 during the consolidation (preferably lessADX is less than 25 during the consolidation (preferably less than 15).than 15). Both DMI lines are above ADX prior to the breakout.Both DMI lines are above ADX prior to the breakout. TheThe ––DMI makes a crossover high as price breaks below theDMI makes a crossover high as price breaks below the bottom trendline.bottom trendline. Price retraces to the 20 EMA and holds (first retracement)Price retraces to the 20 EMA and holds (first retracement) whilewhile ––DMI makes a pivot low at or near 25.DMI makes a pivot low at or near 25. Enter short on a price pivot high reversal (down).Enter short on a price pivot high reversal (down).
  • 39. A Valid BreakoutA Valid Breakout is Your Green Flag !is Your Green Flag !
  • 41. ADXodus (Intraday)ADXodus (Intraday) Trade ManagementTrade Management Lot =Lot = even # contracts, 4, 8, 10even # contracts, 4, 8, 10 Entry:Entry: Full Lot at 20 EMA pivot lowFull Lot at 20 EMA pivot low Optional:Optional: ½½ Lot on a new price high after breakout;Lot on a new price high after breakout; thenthen ½½ lot at 20 MA pivot low if 1lot at 20 MA pivot low if 1stst positionposition profitableprofitable Initial Stop: 20 YM PointsInitial Stop: 20 YM Points ExitExit ½½ at entry + 20 points, move stop toat entry + 20 points, move stop to breakevenbreakeven ExitExit ½½ at entry +40 points (or discretionary)at entry +40 points (or discretionary)
  • 45. Taking Daily Trend PositionsTaking Daily Trend Positions
  • 47. Point #3Point #3 Following ADX Peak >25, the Trend is MoreFollowing ADX Peak >25, the Trend is More Likely to Continue Than ReverseLikely to Continue Than Reverse DMI Continuation High RuleDMI Continuation High Rule During a retracement, when DMI dominance is maintained, aDuring a retracement, when DMI dominance is maintained, a new high in the dominant DMI confirms continuation of thenew high in the dominant DMI confirms continuation of the trendtrend New highNew high ––DMI and new low in price, or new high in +DMIDMI and new low in price, or new high in +DMI and a new high in priceand a new high in price Variation: Cross ADXtenderVariation: Cross ADXtender DMI lines cross, but there is no change of DMI dominanceDMI lines cross, but there is no change of DMI dominance
  • 48. ADXtenderADXtender™™ The ADXtenderThe ADXtender™™ is a trend continuationis a trend continuation strategy following an ADX peak of 25 or greaterstrategy following an ADX peak of 25 or greater ADXtenderADXtender™™ gets its name from a strong ADXgets its name from a strong ADX which extends price higherwhich extends price higher Some retracements are brief, some longerSome retracements are brief, some longer Trend Principle: trends are more likely toTrend Principle: trends are more likely to continue than reversecontinue than reverse
  • 49. ADXtenderADXtender™™ LONG SETUPLONG SETUP Price makes a new high and ADX rises above 25.Price makes a new high and ADX rises above 25. Price retraces down near the 20 EMA.Price retraces down near the 20 EMA. ADX turns down during the price retracement.ADX turns down during the price retracement. TheThe ––DMI does not cross +DMI on the retracement.DMI does not cross +DMI on the retracement. Enter long when price makes a new high and +DMIEnter long when price makes a new high and +DMI makes new high.makes new high.
  • 50. ADXtenderADXtender™™ SHORT SETUPSHORT SETUP Price makes a new low and ADX rises above 25.Price makes a new low and ADX rises above 25. Price retraces up near the 20 EMA.Price retraces up near the 20 EMA. ADX turns down during the price retracement.ADX turns down during the price retracement. The +DMI does not crossThe +DMI does not cross ––DMI (or crosses slightlyDMI (or crosses slightly without a change of dominance).without a change of dominance). Enter short when price makes a new low andEnter short when price makes a new low and --DMIDMI makes new high.makes new high.
  • 51. +DMI Continuation High+DMI Continuation High (ADXtender(ADXtender™™ Signal)Signal) Price
  • 52. --DMI Continuation HighDMI Continuation High (ADXtender(ADXtender™™ Signal)Signal) Price
  • 53. ADXtender (Intraday)ADXtender (Intraday) Trade ManagementTrade Management Initial Stop:Initial Stop: Longs: 20 YM Points below entryLongs: 20 YM Points below entry Shorts: 20 YM Points above entryShorts: 20 YM Points above entry ExitExit ½½ at entry + 20 points, move stop toat entry + 20 points, move stop to breakevenbreakeven ExitExit ½½ at +40 points or momentum divergence,at +40 points or momentum divergence, whichever come firstwhichever come first
  • 54. DonDon’’t Think! Follow Price/DMI Pivotst Think! Follow Price/DMI Pivots
  • 62. Point #4Point #4 Get Out of a Trend Trade With ADX DivergenceGet Out of a Trend Trade With ADX Divergence ADX Divergence Rule:ADX Divergence Rule: When ADX is divergent withWhen ADX is divergent with price, exit part or full positionprice, exit part or full position Most trading education focuses on making the perfectMost trading education focuses on making the perfect entryentry Exits are harder and more important for profitExits are harder and more important for profit consistencyconsistency DDivergenceivergence == DDecisionecision Sell partial position (half) or full exitSell partial position (half) or full exit
  • 63. ADX DivergencesADX Divergences Negative ADX Divergence Positive ADX Divergence Uptrend DowntrendPRICE ADX
  • 66. Divergence Deception = ClimaxDivergence Deception = Climax
  • 67. Exits May Be Countertrend ScalpsExits May Be Countertrend Scalps
  • 69. Point #5Point #5 ADX Warns a Trend is About to End/ReverseADX Warns a Trend is About to End/Reverse Declining ADX peaks suggests trend is nearingDeclining ADX peaks suggests trend is nearing completioncompletion An ADX peak of 25 or less often precedes trendAn ADX peak of 25 or less often precedes trend reversalsreversals The end of a trend is an exit, but not necessarilyThe end of a trend is an exit, but not necessarily a reversal entrya reversal entry
  • 70. ADXhaustionADXhaustion™™ The ADXhaustionThe ADXhaustion™™ is a trend reversal strategyis a trend reversal strategy following a series of lower ADX highs, the lastfollowing a series of lower ADX highs, the last being 25 or less.being 25 or less. ADXhaustionADXhaustion™™ gets its name from gradualgets its name from gradual price exhaustion at the end of a trendprice exhaustion at the end of a trend Price is divergent with ADX peaksPrice is divergent with ADX peaks Trend Principle: trends seldom reverse withoutTrend Principle: trends seldom reverse without warningwarning
  • 73. ADX Makes You Leader of the PackADX Makes You Leader of the Pack
  • 74. HaveHave ADXADX on Your Dashboardon Your Dashboard When Trading the minWhen Trading the min--sized Dowsized Dow ADXDMI
  • 75. Review of TodayReview of Today’’s Pointss Points Point #1:Point #1: Low ADX PeriodsLow ADX Periods——No Trend TradingNo Trend Trading Point # 2:Point # 2: Best Trades Begin From Low ADXBest Trades Begin From Low ADX PeriodsPeriods Point #3:Point #3: Following ADX Peak >25, the Trend isFollowing ADX Peak >25, the Trend is More Likely to Continue Than ReverseMore Likely to Continue Than Reverse Point #4:Point #4: Exit a Trend Trade When There Is ADXExit a Trend Trade When There Is ADX DivergenceDivergence Point #5:Point #5: ADX Warns a Trend is About to End/Reverse.ADX Warns a Trend is About to End/Reverse.
  • 76. ADX Basic SignalsADX Basic Signals (Review)(Review) Short ModeShort Mode ADX > 25ADX > 25 --DMI above +DMIDMI above +DMI Scalp ModeScalp Mode ADX < 25ADX < 25 DMI spikes above 25DMI spikes above 25 Long ModeLong Mode ADX > 25ADX > 25 +DMI above+DMI above --DMIDMI
  • 81. Chart Study and Free NewsletterChart Study and Free Newsletter www.adxcellence.comwww.adxcellence.com
  • 82. InformationInformation TraderDocTraderDoc WebinarWebinar: ADX Power Profits (for: ADX Power Profits (for stocks)stocks)——Thursday, October 19, 2006Thursday, October 19, 2006 MiniMini--sized YM:sized YM: www.CBOT.comwww.CBOT.com My email:My email: traderdoc@traderdoc.comtraderdoc@traderdoc.com My websitesMy websites www.adxcellence.comwww.adxcellence.com www.traderdoc.comwww.traderdoc.com www.stockmarketstore.comwww.stockmarketstore.com
  • 84. May All Your Trades Be ADXcellent!May All Your Trades Be ADXcellent! Thank You.Thank You.