WMA 9-20 Trading Strategy

15min-1H 58-62% Win Multi-Asset

Overview

The WMA (Weighted Moving Average) 9-20 crossover strategy is a trend-following system that identifies emerging momentum in intraday markets. The weighted averages give more importance to recent price action, making it more responsive than SMA crossovers.

Key Benefits
  • Filters minor price fluctuations
  • Works across multiple assets
  • Clear, simple signals

Gold Example

Tip: Pinch to zoom on mobile. Blue=9 WMA, Pink=20 WMA.

Entry Rules

Long Entry
  1. 9 WMA crosses above 20 WMA
  2. Price closes above both WMAs
  3. Next candle same direction
  4. Volume above average
Best during London/NY overlap
Short Entry
  1. 9 WMA crosses below 20 WMA
  2. Price closes below both WMAs
  3. Next candle same direction
  4. Volume above average
Avoid against higher TF trend

Exit Rules

Take Profit
  • 1:2 risk-reward minimum
  • Or 9 WMA crosses back
  • Trail below 9 WMA
Stop Loss
  • 1-2% risk per trade
  • Swing low/high
  • Or beyond 20 WMA

Pro Tips

Filter Signals

Use with S/R levels for better accuracy

Timeframe Sync

Align with 4H/Daily trend

News Caution

Avoid NFP/FOMC events