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Algorithmic Momentum Trading Strategies

A Momentum trading strategy is a style of investing that involves taking advantage of an asset’s price movements over a short period of time. 

Momentum traders might use technical analysis tools such as moving averages, relative strength index (RSI), and Bollinger bands to identify which assets have strong momentum and should be bought or sold.

In this Trading Talk Senior Trader Matt will show an Automated Momentum Strategy that he has been testing.

Does momentum trading work?

An example of Momentum Trading is 4 large bullish candles followed through with momentum to the upside.

3 Bullish bars showing a Momentum Breakout

Algorithmic momentum trading strategy:

Algorithmic momentum trading strategies use computer algorithms to detect and analyze short-term price patterns in order to make profitable trading decisions. 

These algorithms are designed to identify trends early on, before they become widely known, and take advantage of them before the market corrects itself. 

With careful research, practice, and a sound risk management plan, algorithmic momentum trading can be an effective way to capitalize on short-term price movements

Momentum Indicator

Using the momentum indicator, this can help you follow the trends and follow the momentum.

Momentum Indicator

Using X-Builder you can automate the Momentum Indicator within a few clicks like below.

Automated Trading – Momentum Indicator

If you would like to learn more about creating automated trading strategies check out the Trading Talk series which has a new episode each week with different topics and concepts on popular automated trading strategies.

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