Moving Average Differential indicator?

[cmv727]

Does anyone know if an easy way to show the difference between 2 moving averages. Would prefer a simple text box, but an indicator would work too.

Thanks for any help.

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello cmv727,

Thanks for your post.

Other than the MACD I'm not aware of an indicator that would show the differences between two moving averages.

Perhaps others in the community will offer suggestions.

If you wanted to create this yourself, we can assist you with links to learning Ninjascript to get you started.

Alternatively, we can also refer you to 3rd party programmers who could provide that service

[cmv727]

Sure, I'll take a crack at doing it myself. Haven't done that before, but if please send links.

Thanks!

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello cmv727,

Thanks for your reply.

I'll add the links below.

Also, I created a starting point for you that you can copy and modify as you wish. As is it just determines the number of ticks difference between and SMA(10) and an SMA(20) and then prints that on the chart in the upper right corner. You can download and install the zipped file.

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[cmv727]

Thank you!

[setardiff]

Hey Paul, I've been using the ExampleMADifferences indicator and it's great, so thank you. Just wondering if there is a way to reference this indicator within the strategy builder? For example, entering a position when the indicator number is greater or less than a specific value. Thanks in advance.

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello setardiffm,

Welcome to the NinjaTrader forums!

For an indicator to be visible in the Strategy Builder (or Market Analyzer) there must be a plot added with AddPlot() and a public Series<double> returning the Values[plot series index].

The support article below provides sample code.

https://support.ninjatrader.com/s/article/Developer-Guide-Adding-Plots-in-Indicators

[setardiff]

Thanks Chelsea!