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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. The Intuitive Differences Shown by Different Factor Parameters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We can think of Factor changes as \u201cadjusting the distance between the indicator and the price.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Factor 0.1 and 0.3, the indicator\u2019s red\/green dots stay extremely close to the candlesticks (price).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Behavior:<\/strong> Result:<\/strong> As Factor increases to 0.6 and 0.9, the indicator pulls further away from price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Behavior:<\/strong> Result:<\/strong> When Factor > 1.0, the indicator stays very far from price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Behavior:<\/strong> Result:<\/strong> As Factor increases from 1.2 \u2192 2.0, you can observe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u279c The larger the Factor, the more it behaves like a wide protective band<\/strong>, flipping only during major swing reversals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Factor parameter acts like a volatility multiplier (similar to ATR multipliers). It mainly influences three aspects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n From factor 0.1 (chart 1) to factor 2.0 (chart 2), there is a clear noise-reduction progression:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the TPR indicator, the Factor parameter determines the trading style:<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the same timeframe, with Factor held constant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n All four charts are 1-hour charts<\/strong>, with Factor = 1<\/strong>; only the Period is changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u279c Behavior:<\/strong> Highly focused on the most recent 10 bars; even short-term fluctuations are reflected immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u279c This transitions from ultra-short-term<\/strong> to short swing<\/strong>, filtering out some very fine noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u279c Slower reversals; it already resembles a medium-term trend line<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u279c Clearly a longer-cycle tracking line<\/strong>, focused almost exclusively on the broader direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Changes in Period can be viewed as adjusting the indicator\u2019s memory length<\/strong> or degree of smoothing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Result:<\/strong> Result:<\/strong> Still on a 1-hour chart<\/strong> with Factor = 1<\/strong>, but with much larger Period values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u279c This is close to a background trend<\/strong>, useful for identifying whether price is in a large-scale uptrend, consolidation, or downtrend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Result:<\/strong> In TPR, Period represents the number of bars used to evaluate the trend<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n By adjusting both together, TPR can be tuned from an ultra-short-term trailing stop<\/strong> to a medium- or long-term trend guardrail<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Period parameter defines the size of the historical data window used in TPR calculations. Its impact is mainly seen in three areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the TPR indicator, the Period parameter defines the strategy\u2019s time horizon<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The TPR indicator is inherently a volatility-based trend-following indicator. 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\n\n\n\nVery Small Factor (0.1, 0.3) \u2014 Highly Responsive, Frequent Reversals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Even a slight pullback causes the indicator to immediately change color (bullish to bearish or vice versa).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The chart shows extremely frequent buy\/sell signals (color flips). The trend line looks very fragmented with almost no ability to filter market noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFactor = 0.1 (Top Left)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\u279c Performance:<\/strong> Extremely sensitive, very tight stops, many signals, easily shaken out in choppy markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nFactor = 0.3 (Top Right)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\u279c Still sensitive<\/strong>, but slightly more noise-resistant than 0.1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMedium Factor (0.6, 0.9) \u2014 Moderate Distance, Noise Filtering<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Small price fluctuations no longer cause the indicator to change colors easily. Clear \u201ctrend segments\u201d start forming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signal frequency decreases, it filters minor consolidation noise, and better captures short-term swing trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFactor = 0.6 (Bottom Left)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\u279c Starts to resemble a medium-term trend line<\/strong>, filtering some short-term noise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nFactor = 0.9 (Bottom Right)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\u279c High inertia<\/strong> but effective in capturing bigger trends, avoiding frequent whipsaws, at the cost of more lag<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLarge Factor (1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0) \u2014 Wide Stop, Long-Term Trend Tracking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
TPR forms distinct step-like structures, staying flat for long periods. Only strong reversals can flip the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Signals become extremely rare. It allows deep pullbacks within a trend without exiting, suitable for capturing long-cycle directional moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n2. Summary of How Factor Affects the TPR Indicator<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nA. Sensitivity vs. Lag<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Responds quickly to price changes, allowing early entries\/exits, but easily whipsawed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ignores short-term noise and avoids shakeouts, but trend-end signals come late, leading to greater profit give-back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Line stays close to price. Lower risk but easy to get stopped out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Gives the market more breathing room, allowing deeper trend-aligned pullbacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nC. Noise Filtering<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nFactor Range Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Small Factor (0.1 ~ 0.3)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Medium Factor (0.6 ~ 0.9)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Large Factor (\u22651.2 up to 2.0)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nConclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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(fast reactions, frequent signals, high sensitivity)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
(captures big waves, avoids noise, accepts larger drawdowns)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNext, let\u2019s examine how using different Period parameters with the same Factor<\/strong> affects the TPR indicator on the same timeframe<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion First<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nComparison in Figure 1: Period = 10 \/ 30 \/ 50 \/ 80<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPeriod = 10 (Top Left)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nPeriod = 30 (Top Right)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nPeriod = 50 (Bottom Left)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nPeriod = 80 (Bottom Right)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nInterpreting Period as \u201cMemory Length\u201d or \u201cSmoothing Degree\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nShort Periods (Period = 10, 30) \u2014 Fast Response, Tight Tracking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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High immediacy, but heavy noise. In Figure 1 (Period = 10), the line frequently changes direction in ranging markets (despite Factor = 1), producing visible zigzags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMedium Periods (Period = 50, 80) \u2014 Emerging Trend, Noise Filtering<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Compared to Period = 10, the Period = 80 chart is much more stable and better defines swing-level support and resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFurther Changes in Figure 2: Period = 100 \/ 120 \/ 150 \/ 180<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPeriod = 100 \/ 120<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nPeriod = 150 \/ 180<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nLarge Periods (Period = 100\u2013180) \u2014 Extreme Smoothing, Clear Steps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Exceptional noise resistance. At Period = 180, the TPR behaves almost like a very long-term moving average, ignoring intermediate fluctuations and guiding only the primary direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nOverall Interpretation: How Period Affects TPR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Small Period (10\u201330)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Medium Period (50\u2013100)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Large Period (120\u2013180 or higher)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nRelationship Between Period and Factor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nSummary: Specific Effects of Period on the TPR Indicator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A. Smoothing & Stability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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B. Lag<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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C. Effectiveness of Support\/Resistance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nFinal Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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