Parameters
Overview
Section titled “Overview”ADX has two period parameters: DI Period (smoothing for directional movement) and ADX Period (smoothing for the final ADX line).
DI Period
What It Controls: RMA smoothing for +DI/-DI directional indicators.
Default: 14 bars
How It Works:
- Lower values (7–10): More responsive DI lines
- Standard (14): Balanced
- Higher values (20–30): Very smooth DI
What Happens at Extremes
Timeframe Recommendations
| Timeframe | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Hour | 14 | Standard |
| 4-Hour | 14 | Standard |
| Daily | 14–20 | Smoother for position trading |
ADX Period
What It Controls: RMA smoothing for the ADX line itself.
Default: 14 bars
How It Works:
- Lower values (7–10): ADX reacts faster to trend changes
- Standard (14): Balanced lag vs stability
- Higher values (20–30): Very stable ADX, fewer state changes
What Happens at Extremes