Stocks & Commodities V. 44:11 (8–15): The UniEMA: A Universal Exponential Moving Average by Igor Durkin

The UniEMA: A Universal Exponential Moving Average by Igor Durkin

Moving averages remain one of the most widely used tools in technical analysis, yet lag and noise are practical limitations. Here, we introduce the UniEMA—universal exponential moving average—offering a unified framework that parameterizes that tradeoff.

Described here is the UniEMA’s construction, mathematical basis, and application across different trading styles. The indicator consolidates several moving-average approaches into a single framework governed by four parameters.