Trend

Kaufman Adaptive Moving Average

KAMA

Automatically adjusts its smoothing speed based on an efficiency ratio: fast in trending markets and slow in choppy ones. This keeps it close to price during trends and flat during consolidation.

Tips

KAMA going flat is a strong signal that the market is ranging; wait for it to begin sloping before entering trend trades

The efficiency ratio inside KAMA rewards clean directional moves; it pairs well with breakout strategies

Parameters

Period

2 - 100