KST Overview

Know Sure Thing (KST) is a multi-timeframe momentum oscillator that combines four different rate-of-change calculations at different periods, each smoothed with a moving average and weighted. This multi-layered approach identifies momentum consensus across timeframes.

KST is designed to capture the “big picture” momentum by weighting longer-term ROC more heavily, making it excellent for identifying major trend turns rather than short-term fluctuations.

How Know Sure Thing Works

Core Concept

Calculate KST value from the input price/volume data
Apply smoothing if applicable
Compare to threshold or signal line for signal generation
Interpret: Signals indicate momentum direction or extremes

Key Characteristics:

Momentum Indicator = Measures momentum direction and strength
Signal Line Available = Yes
Bounded = No (unbounded)

Visual Interpretation

KST Behavior:

Multi-timeframe bullish momentum
Multi-timeframe bearish momentum
Signal line crossovers provide timing signals

Trading Signals Available on Reversion

These are the signal names you select when configuring KST in the algorithm builder or via the MCP agent:

Signal	Triggers When	Typical Use
`kst_above_threshold`	KST value rises above threshold	Multi-timeframe bullish momentum
`kst_below_threshold`	KST value falls below threshold	Multi-timeframe bearish momentum
`kst_above_signalLine`	KST crosses above its signal line	Momentum confirmation — long
`kst_below_signalLine`	KST crosses below its signal line	Momentum shift — short

Display: Separate pane

Category: Momentum

Threshold range: Unbounded (centered on zero)

Key Characteristics

What Know Sure Thing Does Well:

Clear Directional Signals
Combines well with trend filters
Signal line crossovers signals for entry timing