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MA_Shift in Expert Advisors

  • #1
  • First Post: Jan 24, 2010 11:45pm Jan 24, 2010 11:45pm
Can somebody clarify if there is a difference between the following codes? And can we use ma_shift other than zero in EA's?

Inserted Code
   for (int i = limit; i >= 0; i--) 
   {
      MA = iMA(NULL, 0, period, [color=red]0[/color], MODE_SMA, PRICE_TYPICAL,[color=red] i + 2[/color]);
   }


Inserted Code
   for (int i = limit; i >= 0; i--) 
   {
      MA = iMA(NULL, 0, period, [color=red]2[/color], MODE_SMA, PRICE_TYPICAL, [color=red]i[/color] );
   }

Thanks.
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  • #2
  • Jan 25, 2010 12:06am Jan 25, 2010 12:06am
Code 1, the shift is 0, and Code 2 the shift is 2.

This means that the MA is shifted relative to the candles. To demonstrate, look in the standard indicators, add a moving average, and change the shift value to non-zero
  • #3
  • Jan 25, 2010 12:15am Jan 25, 2010 12:15am
Thanks RR for your reply.

I know that the ma_shift is used to move the indicator's line to the right or left in charts.

However, my question is: if I use the above codes interchangeably in EA's, will they give me the same result?

Thanks again,
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  • #4
  • Jan 25, 2010 12:29am Jan 25, 2010 12:29am
hey unaizams...... they are same as far as numerical value returned..... your just using different methods to return that value.....

yes, you can and we often do use something other than 0 for the ma_shift in ea's.......h
to trade and code, keep both simple... no call to impress....h
  • #5
  • Jan 25, 2010 12:33am Jan 25, 2010 12:33am
Thanks hayseed and RR.

That is what I wanted to make sure of.
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  • #6
  • Jul 4, 2021 8:59pm Jul 4, 2021 8:59pm
Can you help me with the Meta trader 4 indicator EA Builder

When I create a new indicator using a cross over of the moving averages

Ok on the screen the
Period is the example 20MA, 100MA or the word Len on the input?
What is the MA shift? Is it the bar count?
  • #7
  • Last Post: Jul 6, 2021 4:25am Jul 6, 2021 4:25am
Quoting jayjosh
Can you help me with the Meta trader 4 indicator EA Builder When I create a new indicator using a cross over of the moving averages Ok on the screen the Period is the example 20MA, 100MA or the word Len on the input? What is the MA shift? Is it the bar count?
MA Shift is how many bars the MA is shifted in the future (or in the past)
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