Repaints Multi-TimeFrame (MTF) MACD Indicator for ThinkorSwim

[horserider]

Here is the Multi Timeframe MACD indicator for ThinkorSwim to plot the MACD from a higher timeframe onto a lower timeframe. Came up in Discord so thought I would put it here also.

declare lower;
input midTermPeriod = {"1 min", "3 min", "5 min", "15 min", "30 min", "60 min", "120 min", "Daily", default "Weekly", "Monthly"};
input longTermPeriod = {"3 min", "5 min", "15 min", "30 min", "60 min", "120 min", "Daily", "Weekly", default "Monthly"};

input fastLength = 12;
input slowLength = 26;
input MACDLength = 9;

input midTermFastLength = 12;
input midTermSlowLength = 26;
input midTermMACDLength = 9;

input longTermFastLength = 12;
input longTermSlowLength = 26;
input longTermMACDLength = 9;

def middleAggregation;

switch (midTermPeriod) {
    case "1 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.MIN;
    case "3 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.THREE_MIN;
    case "5 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.FIVE_MIN;
    case "15 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.FIFTEEN_MIN;
    case "30 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.THIRTY_MIN;
    case "60 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.HOUR;
    case "120 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.TWO_HOURS;
    case "Daily":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.DAY;
    case "Weekly":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.WEEK;
    case "Monthly":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.MONTH;
}

def highestAggregation;
switch (longTermPeriod) {
    case "3 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.THREE_MIN;
    case "5 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.FIVE_MIN;
    case "15 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.FIFTEEN_MIN;
    case "30 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.THIRTY_MIN;
    case "60 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.HOUR;
    case "120 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.TWO_HOURS;
    case "Daily":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.DAY;
    case "Weekly":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.WEEK;
    case "Monthly":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.MONTH;
}

DefineGlobalColor("UpTrend", color.GREEN);
DefineGlobalColor("DownTrend", color.RED);
DefineGlobalColor("NoTrend", color.LIGHT_GRAY);

def timeFrame = getAggregationPeriod();
def testTimeFrames = if timeFrame < middleAggregation and middleAggregation < highestAggregation then yes else no;

AddLabel(yes, if testTimeFrames  then "Time Frames Are Correct" else "Time Frames Are Wrong", if testTimeFrames  then color.GREEN else color.RED);

# This section is for the chart level MACD
def fastAvg = ExpAverage(close, fastLength);
def slowAvg = ExpAverage(close, slowLength);

plot Value = fastAvg - slowAvg;
Value.SetDefaultColor(color.CYAN);
plot Avg = ExpAverage(Value, MACDLength);
Avg.SetDefaultColor(color.YELLOW);
plot Diff = (value - avg)*3;

# This section is for the medium term MACD
def midTermFastAvg = ExpAverage(close(period = middleAggregation)[1] , midTermFastLength);
def midTermSlowAvg = ExpAverage(close(period = middleAggregation)[1] , midTermSlowLength);

def midTermValue = midTermFastAvg - midTermSlowAvg;
def midTermAvg = ExpAverage(midTermValue, midTermMACDLength);
plot midTermDiff = (midTermValue - midTermAvg)*3;
midTermDiff.Hide();
midTermDiff.HideBubble();

# This section is for the long term MACD
def longTermFastAvg = ExpAverage(close(period = highestAggregation)[1] , longTermFastLength);
def longTermSlowAvg = ExpAverage(close(period = highestAggregation)[1] , longTermSlowLength);

def longTermValue = longTermFastAvg - longTermSlowAvg;
def longTermAvg = ExpAverage(longTermValue, longTermMACDLength);
plot longTermDiff = (longTermValue - longTermAvg)*3;
longTermDiff.Hide();
longTermDiff.HideBubble();


def midTermLower = midTermDiff < midTermDiff[1];
def midTermHigher = midTermDiff > midTermDiff[1];
rec midTermSignal = if midTermLower then  yes  else if midTermSignal[1] == yes and midTermHigher == no then yes else no;
#plot test = midTermSignal;
def longTermLower = longTermDiff < longTermDiff[1];
def longTermHigher = longTermDiff > longTermDiff[1];
rec longTermSignal = if longTermLower then  yes  else if longTermSignal[1] == yes and longTermHigher == no then yes else no;

midTermDiff.AssignValueColor(if midTermSignal then color.RED else color.BLUE);
longTermDiff.AssignValueColor(if longTermSignal then color.RED else color.BLUE);

def upTrend = Diff > Diff[1] and midTermSignal == no and longTermSignal == no;
def downTrend = Diff < Diff[1] and midTermSignal == yes and longTermSignal == yes;

Diff.AssignValueColor(if upTrend then GlobalColor("UpTrend") else if downTrend then GlobalColor("DownTrend") else GlobalColor("NoTrend") );
Diff.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.HISTOGRAM);
Diff.SetLineWeight(3);

def longSignal = upTrend[1] == 1;
plot upTrendAlert = if longSignal  then 0 else Double.NaN;
upTrendAlert.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.ARROW_UP);
upTrendAlert.SetDefaultColor(Color.CYAN);
upTrendAlert.SetLineWeight(3);
Alert(upTrendAlert == 0, "MTF Uptrend", Alert.BAR, Sound.RING);

def shortSignal = downTrend[1] == 1;
plot downTrendAlert = if shortSignal then 0 else Double.NaN;
downTrendAlert.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.ARROW_DOWN);
downTrendAlert.SetDefaultColor(Color.MAGENTA);
downTrendAlert.SetLineWeight(3);
Alert(downTrendAlert == 0, "MTF Downtrend", Alert.BAR, Sound.RING);


plot zeroLine = if close[-1] > 0 then 0 else Double.Nan;
zeroLine.AssignValueColor(if Diff > Diff[1] and midTermSignal == no and longTermSignal == no then GlobalColor("UpTrend") else if Diff < Diff[1] and midTermSignal == yes and longTermSignal == yes then GlobalColor("DownTrend") else GlobalColor("NoTrend") );
zeroLine.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.POINTS);
zeroLine.SetLineWeight(3);

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Multi Timeframe MACD Labels

MTF labels of MACD added to Hahn Tech MTF MACD. You will need to enter the time frames above the chart time frame you desire. Labels will show low time frame , middle, and high time frame and be colored red or green.

# Code from Hahn Tech had no header.
# Added labels for three time frames.
# The chart time frame and two user chosen higher time frames. Labels turn red or green depending on MACD.
# Additions by Horserider 9/30/2019

input midTermPeriod = {"1 min", "3 min", "5 min", "15 min", "30 min", "60 min", "120 min", "Daily", default "Weekly", "Monthly"};
input longTermPeriod = {"3 min", "5 min", "15 min", "30 min", "60 min", "120 min", "Daily", "Weekly", default "Monthly"};

input fastLength = 12;
input slowLength = 26;
input MACDLength = 9;

input midTermFastLength = 12;
input midTermSlowLength = 26;
input midTermMACDLength = 9;

input longTermFastLength = 12;
input longTermSlowLength = 26;
input longTermMACDLength = 9;

def middleAggregation;

switch (midTermPeriod) {
    case "1 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.MIN;
    case "3 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.THREE_MIN;
    case "5 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.FIVE_MIN;
    case "15 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.FIFTEEN_MIN;
    case "30 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.THIRTY_MIN;
    case "60 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.HOUR;
    case "120 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.TWO_HOURS;
    case "Daily":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.DAY;
    case "Weekly":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.WEEK;
    case "Monthly":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.MONTH;
}

def highestAggregation;
switch (longTermPeriod) {
    case "3 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.THREE_MIN;
    case "5 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.FIVE_MIN;
    case "15 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.FIFTEEN_MIN;
    case "30 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.THIRTY_MIN;
    case "60 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.HOUR;
    case "120 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.TWO_HOURS;
    case "Daily":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.DAY;
    case "Weekly":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.WEEK;
    case "Monthly":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.MONTH;
}

DefineGlobalColor("UpTrend", color.GREEN);
DefineGlobalColor("DownTrend", color.RED);
DefineGlobalColor("NoTrend", color.LIGHT_GRAY);

def timeFrame = getAggregationPeriod();
def testTimeFrames = if timeFrame < middleAggregation and middleAggregation < highestAggregation then yes else no;

AddLabel(yes, if testTimeFrames  then "Time Frames Are Correct" else "Time Frames Are Wrong", if testTimeFrames  then color.GREEN else color.RED);

# This section is for the chart level MACD
def fastAvg = ExpAverage(close, fastLength);
def slowAvg = ExpAverage(close, slowLength);

plot Value = fastAvg - slowAvg;
Value.SetDefaultColor(color.CYAN);
plot Avg = ExpAverage(Value, MACDLength);
Avg.SetDefaultColor(color.YELLOW);
plot Diff = (value - avg)*3;

# This section is for the medium term MACD
def midTermFastAvg = ExpAverage(close(period = middleAggregation) , midTermFastLength);
def midTermSlowAvg = ExpAverage(close(period = middleAggregation) , midTermSlowLength);

def midTermValue = midTermFastAvg - midTermSlowAvg;
def midTermAvg = ExpAverage(midTermValue, midTermMACDLength);
plot midTermDiff = (midTermValue - midTermAvg)*3;
midTermDiff.Hide();
midTermDiff.HideBubble();

# This section is for the long term MACD
def longTermFastAvg = ExpAverage(close(period = highestAggregation) , longTermFastLength);
def longTermSlowAvg = ExpAverage(close(period = highestAggregation) , longTermSlowLength);

def longTermValue = longTermFastAvg - longTermSlowAvg;
def longTermAvg = ExpAverage(longTermValue, longTermMACDLength);
plot longTermDiff = (longTermValue - longTermAvg)*3;
longTermDiff.Hide();
longTermDiff.HideBubble();


def midTermLower = midTermDiff < midTermDiff[1];
def midTermHigher = midTermDiff > midTermDiff[1];
rec midTermSignal = if midTermLower then  yes  else if midTermSignal[1] == yes and midTermHigher == no then yes else no;
#plot test = midTermSignal;
def longTermLower = longTermDiff < longTermDiff[1];
def longTermHigher = longTermDiff > longTermDiff[1];
rec longTermSignal = if longTermLower then  yes  else if longTermSignal[1] == yes and longTermHigher == no then yes else no;

midTermDiff.AssignValueColor(if midTermSignal then color.RED else color.BLUE);
longTermDiff.AssignValueColor(if longTermSignal then color.RED else color.BLUE);

Diff.AssignValueColor(if Diff > Diff[1] and midTermSignal == no and longTermSignal == no then GlobalColor("UpTrend") else if Diff < Diff[1] and midTermSignal == yes and longTermSignal == yes then GlobalColor("DownTrend") else GlobalColor("NoTrend") );
Diff.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.HISTOGRAM);
Diff.SetLineWeight(3);

plot zeroLine = if close[-1] > 0 then 0 else Double.Nan;
zeroLine.AssignValueColor(if Diff > Diff[1] and midTermSignal == no and longTermSignal == no then GlobalColor("UpTrend") else if Diff < Diff[1] and midTermSignal == yes and longTermSignal == yes then GlobalColor("DownTrend") else GlobalColor("NoTrend") );
zeroLine.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.POINTS);
zeroLine.SetLineWeight(3);

AddLabel(yes, if value > avg == yes  then "MACD Short" else "MACD Short", if value < avg == no then color.GREEN else color.RED);

AddLabel(yes, if midtermsignal == yes  then "MACD MID" else "MACD Mid", if midtermsignal == no then color.GREEN else color.RED);

AddLabel(yes, if longtermsignal == yes  then "MACD Long" else "MACD Long", if longtermsignal == no then color.GREEN else color.RED);

 

[Shinthus]

Nice! Great, easy to follow signals on SPY, especially.

 

[joshuadstout]

I tried this one and all I got was the histogram and chart is gone is all I see is MACD Hist.

 

[horserider]

@joshuadstout Hmmm just tried it worked fine. Give more details how you added it or show the chart. Maybe then it can be figured out. Or delete it and re add and see if that solves the problem.

 

[dcruz11]

I'd like to know if the macd is crossed up or down on multiple time frames...and show as a box like these below.

Right now I have one that shows if the current time frame is crossed up or down with the "M".
The other time flags on the chart are for the ttm squeeze, but I was imaging the same thing just for macd crossed up or down.

 

[horserider]

Send me the money !!!!

Add these lines to the MTF MACD and comment out or delete the "declare lower"

AddLabel(yes, if value > avg == yes  then "MACD Short" else "MACD Short", if value < avg == no then color.GREEN else color.RED);

AddLabel(yes, if midtermsignal == yes  then "MACD MID" else "MACD Mid", if midtermsignal == no then color.GREEN else color.RED);

AddLabel(yes, if longtermsignal == yes  then "MACD Long" else "MACD Long", if longtermsignal == no then color.GREEN else color.RED);

You can now choose your time frames as usual in that studyand have the label display red or green for the short, mid and long time frames you have chosen.

hahaha just put it together not tested. See if it works and let everyone know.

 

[stocksniper]

Does anyone have a multi time frame MacD indicator similar to this EMA trend indicator below, or can this one be changed to macd. I think a lot of traders would like it. Thanks guys!

input MAtype = AverageType.EXPONENTIAL;
input ShortAverage = 5;
input LongAverage = 21;

def MA_month_close;
def MA_month_shortAvg;
def MA_month_longAvg;
def MA_month_higher;
def MA_month_lower;
def MA_month_same;
def MA_month_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.MONTH {
    MA_month_close = close(period="Month");
    MA_month_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_month_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_month_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_month_close, LongAverage);
    MA_month_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_month_shortAvg, MA_month_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_month_same = if MA_month_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_month_same == 1 {
        MA_month_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_month_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_month_higher = if MA_month_shortAvg >= MA_month_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_month_lower = if MA_month_shortAvg < MA_month_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_month_close = 0;
    MA_month_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_month_longAvg = 0;
    MA_month_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_month_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_month_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_month_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_month_higher, "M", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_month_lower, "M", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_month_same, "M", Color.WHITE);

def MA_week_close;
def MA_week_shortAvg;
def MA_week_longAvg;
def MA_week_higher;
def MA_week_lower;
def MA_week_same;
def MA_week_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.WEEK {
    MA_week_close = close(period="Week");
    MA_week_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_week_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_week_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_week_close, LongAverage);
    MA_week_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_week_shortAvg, MA_week_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_week_same = if MA_week_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_week_same == 1 {
        MA_week_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_week_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_week_higher = if MA_week_shortAvg >= MA_week_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_week_lower = if MA_week_shortAvg < MA_week_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_week_close = 0;
    MA_week_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_week_longAvg = 0;
    MA_week_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_week_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_week_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_week_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_week_higher, "W", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_week_lower, "W", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_week_same, "W", Color.WHITE);

def MA_4day_close;
def MA_4day_shortAvg;
def MA_4day_longAvg;
def MA_4day_higher;
def MA_4day_lower;
def MA_4day_same;
def MA_4day_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.FOUR_DAYS {
    MA_4day_close = close(period="4 days");
    MA_4day_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_4day_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_4day_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_4day_close, LongAverage);
    MA_4day_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_4day_shortAvg, MA_4day_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_4day_same = if MA_4day_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_4day_same == 1 {
        MA_4day_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_4day_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_4day_higher = if MA_4day_shortAvg >= MA_4day_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_4day_lower = if MA_4day_shortAvg < MA_4day_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_4day_close = 0;
    MA_4day_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_4day_longAvg = 0;
    MA_4day_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_4day_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_4day_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_4day_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_4day_higher, "4D", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_4day_lower, "4D", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_4day_same, "4D", Color.WHITE);

def MA_3day_close;
def MA_3day_shortAvg;
def MA_3day_longAvg;
def MA_3day_higher;
def MA_3day_lower;
def MA_3day_same;
def MA_3day_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.THREE_DAYS {
    MA_3day_close = close(period="3 days");
    MA_3day_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_3day_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_3day_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_3day_close, LongAverage);
    MA_3day_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_3day_shortAvg, MA_3day_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_3day_same = if MA_3day_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_3day_same == 1 {
        MA_3day_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_3day_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_3day_higher = if MA_3day_shortAvg >= MA_3day_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_3day_lower = if MA_3day_shortAvg < MA_3day_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_3day_close = 0;
    MA_3day_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_3day_longAvg = 0;
    MA_3day_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_3day_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_3day_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_3day_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_3day_higher, "3D", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_3day_lower, "3D", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_3day_same, "3D", Color.WHITE);

def MA_2day_close;
def MA_2day_shortAvg;
def MA_2day_longAvg;
def MA_2day_higher;
def MA_2day_lower;
def MA_2day_same;
def MA_2day_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.TWO_DAYS {
    MA_2day_close = close(period="2 days");
    MA_2day_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_2day_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_2day_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_2day_close, LongAverage);
    MA_2day_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_2day_shortAvg, MA_2day_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_2day_same = if MA_2day_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_2day_same == 1 {
        MA_2day_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_2day_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_2day_higher = if MA_2day_shortAvg >= MA_2day_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_2day_lower = if MA_2day_shortAvg < MA_2day_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_2day_close = 0;
    MA_2day_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_2day_longAvg = 0;
    MA_2day_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_2day_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_2day_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_2day_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_2day_higher, "2D", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_2day_lower, "2D", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_2day_same, "2D", Color.WHITE);

def MA_1day_close;
def MA_1day_shortAvg;
def MA_1day_longAvg;
def MA_1day_higher;
def MA_1day_lower;
def MA_1day_same;
def MA_1day_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.DAY {
    MA_1day_close = close(period="Day");
    MA_1day_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_1day_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_1day_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_1day_close, LongAverage);
    MA_1day_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_1day_shortAvg, MA_1day_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_1day_same = if MA_1day_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_1day_same == 1 {
        MA_1day_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_1day_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_1day_higher = if MA_1day_shortAvg >= MA_1day_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_1day_lower = if MA_1day_shortAvg < MA_1day_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_1day_close = 0;
    MA_1day_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_1day_longAvg = 0;
    MA_1day_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_1day_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_1day_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_1day_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_1day_higher, "1D", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_1day_lower, "1D", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_1day_same, "1D", Color.WHITE);

def MA_4hour_close;
def MA_4hour_shortAvg;
def MA_4hour_longAvg;
def MA_4hour_higher;
def MA_4hour_lower;
def MA_4hour_same;
def MA_4hour_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.FOUR_HOURS {
    MA_4hour_close = close(period="4 hours");
    MA_4hour_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_4hour_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_4hour_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_4hour_close, LongAverage);
    MA_4hour_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_4hour_shortAvg, MA_4hour_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_4hour_same = if MA_4hour_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_4hour_same == 1 {
        MA_4hour_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_4hour_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_4hour_higher = if MA_4hour_shortAvg >= MA_4hour_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_4hour_lower = if MA_4hour_shortAvg < MA_4hour_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_4hour_close = 0;
    MA_4hour_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_4hour_longAvg = 0;
    MA_4hour_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_4hour_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_4hour_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_4hour_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_4hour_higher, "4h", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_4hour_lower, "4h", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_4hour_same, "4h", Color.WHITE);

def MA_2hour_close;
def MA_2hour_shortAvg;
def MA_2hour_longAvg;
def MA_2hour_higher;
def MA_2hour_lower;
def MA_2hour_same;
def MA_2hour_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.TWO_HOURS {
    MA_2hour_close = close(period="2 hours");
    MA_2hour_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_2hour_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_2hour_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_2hour_close, LongAverage);
    MA_2hour_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_2hour_shortAvg, MA_2hour_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_2hour_same = if MA_2hour_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_2hour_same == 1 {
        MA_2hour_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_2hour_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_2hour_higher = if MA_2hour_shortAvg >= MA_2hour_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_2hour_lower = if MA_2hour_shortAvg < MA_2hour_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_2hour_close = 0;
    MA_2hour_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_2hour_longAvg = 0;
    MA_2hour_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_2hour_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_2hour_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_2hour_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_2hour_higher, "2h", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_2hour_lower, "2h", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_2hour_same, "2h", Color.WHITE);

def MA_1hour_close;
def MA_1hour_shortAvg;
def MA_1hour_longAvg;
def MA_1hour_higher;
def MA_1hour_lower;
def MA_1hour_same;
def MA_1hour_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.HOUR {
    MA_1hour_close = close(period="1 hour");
    MA_1hour_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_1hour_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_1hour_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_1hour_close, LongAverage);
    MA_1hour_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_1hour_shortAvg, MA_1hour_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_1hour_same = if MA_1hour_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_1hour_same == 1 {
        MA_1hour_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_1hour_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_1hour_higher = if MA_1hour_shortAvg >= MA_1hour_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_1hour_lower = if MA_1hour_shortAvg < MA_1hour_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_1hour_close = 0;
    MA_1hour_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_1hour_longAvg = 0;
    MA_1hour_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_1hour_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_1hour_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_1hour_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_1hour_higher, "1h", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_1hour_lower, "1h", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_1hour_same, "1h", Color.WHITE);

def MA_30min_close;
def MA_30min_shortAvg;
def MA_30min_longAvg;
def MA_30min_higher;
def MA_30min_lower;
def MA_30min_same;
def MA_30min_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.THIRTY_MIN {
    MA_30min_close = close(period="30 min");
    MA_30min_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_30min_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_30min_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_30min_close, LongAverage);
    MA_30min_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_30min_shortAvg, MA_30min_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_30min_same = if MA_30min_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_30min_same == 1 {
        MA_30min_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_30min_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_30min_higher = if MA_30min_shortAvg >= MA_30min_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_30min_lower = if MA_30min_shortAvg < MA_30min_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_30min_close = 0;
    MA_30min_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_30min_longAvg = 0;
    MA_30min_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_30min_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_30min_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_30min_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_30min_higher, "30m", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_30min_lower, "30m", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_30min_same, "30m", Color.WHITE);

def MA_15min_close;
def MA_15min_shortAvg;
def MA_15min_longAvg;
def MA_15min_higher;
def MA_15min_lower;
def MA_15min_same;
def MA_15min_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.FIFTEEN_MIN {
    MA_15min_close = close(period="15 min");
    MA_15min_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_15min_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_15min_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_15min_close, LongAverage);
    MA_15min_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_15min_shortAvg, MA_15min_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_15min_same = if MA_15min_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_15min_same == 1 {
        MA_15min_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_15min_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_15min_higher = if MA_15min_shortAvg >= MA_15min_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_15min_lower = if MA_15min_shortAvg < MA_15min_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_15min_close = 0;
    MA_15min_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_15min_longAvg = 0;
    MA_15min_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_15min_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_15min_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_15min_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_15min_higher, "15m", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_15min_lower, "15m", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_15min_same, "15m", Color.WHITE);

def MA_10min_close;
def MA_10min_shortAvg;
def MA_10min_longAvg;
def MA_10min_higher;
def MA_10min_lower;
def MA_10min_same;
def MA_10min_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.TEN_MIN {
    MA_10min_close = close(period="10 min");
    MA_10min_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_10min_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_10min_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_10min_close, LongAverage);
    MA_10min_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_10min_shortAvg, MA_10min_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_10min_same = if MA_10min_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_10min_same == 1 {
        MA_10min_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_10min_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_10min_higher = if MA_10min_shortAvg >= MA_10min_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_10min_lower = if MA_10min_shortAvg < MA_10min_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_10min_close = 0;
    MA_10min_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_10min_longAvg = 0;
    MA_10min_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_10min_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_10min_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_10min_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_10min_higher, "10m", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_10min_lower, "10m", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_10min_same, "10m", Color.WHITE);

def MA_shortAvgmin_close;
def MA_shortAvgmin_shortAvg;
def MA_shortAvgmin_longAvg;
def MA_shortAvgmin_higher;
def MA_shortAvgmin_lower;
def MA_shortAvgmin_same;
def MA_shortAvgmin_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.FIVE_MIN {
    MA_shortAvgmin_close = close(period="5 min");
    MA_shortAvgmin_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_shortAvgmin_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_shortAvgmin_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_shortAvgmin_close, LongAverage);
    MA_shortAvgmin_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_shortAvgmin_shortAvg, MA_shortAvgmin_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_shortAvgmin_same = if MA_shortAvgmin_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_shortAvgmin_same == 1 {
        MA_shortAvgmin_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_shortAvgmin_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_shortAvgmin_higher = if MA_shortAvgmin_shortAvg >= MA_shortAvgmin_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_shortAvgmin_lower = if MA_shortAvgmin_shortAvg < MA_shortAvgmin_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_shortAvgmin_close = 0;
    MA_shortAvgmin_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_shortAvgmin_longAvg = 0;
    MA_shortAvgmin_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_shortAvgmin_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_shortAvgmin_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_shortAvgmin_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_shortAvgmin_higher, "5m", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_shortAvgmin_lower, "5m", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_shortAvgmin_same, "5m", Color.WHITE);

def MA_4min_close;
def MA_4min_shortAvg;
def MA_4min_longAvg;
def MA_4min_higher;
def MA_4min_lower;
def MA_4min_same;
def MA_4min_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.FOUR_MIN {
    MA_4min_close = close(period="4 min");
    MA_4min_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_4min_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_4min_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_4min_close, LongAverage);
    MA_4min_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_4min_shortAvg, MA_4min_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_4min_same = if MA_4min_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_4min_same == 1 {
        MA_4min_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_4min_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_4min_higher = if MA_4min_shortAvg >= MA_4min_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_4min_lower = if MA_4min_shortAvg < MA_4min_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_4min_close = 0;
    MA_4min_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_4min_longAvg = 0;
    MA_4min_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_4min_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_4min_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_4min_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_4min_higher, "4m", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_4min_lower, "4m", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_4min_same, "4m", Color.WHITE);

def MA_3min_close;
def MA_3min_shortAvg;
def MA_3min_longAvg;
def MA_3min_higher;
def MA_3min_lower;
def MA_3min_same;
def MA_3min_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.THREE_MIN {
    MA_3min_close = close(period="3 min");
    MA_3min_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_3min_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_3min_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_3min_close, LongAverage);
    MA_3min_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_3min_shortAvg, MA_3min_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_3min_same = if MA_3min_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_3min_same == 1 {
        MA_3min_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_3min_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_3min_higher = if MA_3min_shortAvg >= MA_3min_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_3min_lower = if MA_3min_shortAvg < MA_3min_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_3min_close = 0;
    MA_3min_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_3min_longAvg = 0;
    MA_3min_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_3min_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_3min_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_3min_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_3min_higher, "3m", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_3min_lower, "3m", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_3min_same, "3m", Color.WHITE);

def MA_2min_close;
def MA_2min_shortAvg;
def MA_2min_longAvg;
def MA_2min_higher;
def MA_2min_lower;
def MA_2min_same;
def MA_2min_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() <= AggregationPeriod.TWO_MIN {
    MA_2min_close = close(period="2 min");
    MA_2min_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_2min_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_2min_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_2min_close, LongAverage);
    MA_2min_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_2min_shortAvg, MA_2min_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_2min_same = if MA_2min_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_2min_same == 1 {
        MA_2min_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_2min_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_2min_higher = if MA_2min_shortAvg >= MA_2min_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_2min_lower = if MA_2min_shortAvg < MA_2min_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_2min_close = 0;
    MA_2min_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_2min_longAvg = 0;
    MA_2min_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_2min_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_2min_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_2min_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_2min_higher, "2m", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_2min_lower, "2m", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_2min_same, "2m", Color.WHITE);


def MA_1min_close;
def MA_1min_shortAvg;
def MA_1min_longAvg;
def MA_1min_higher;
def MA_1min_lower;
def MA_1min_same;
def MA_1min_nowcrossing;
if GetAggregationPeriod() == AggregationPeriod.MIN {
    MA_1min_close = close(period="1 min");
    MA_1min_shortAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype, MA_1min_close, ShortAverage);
    MA_1min_longAvg = MovingAverage(MAtype,MA_1min_close, LongAverage);
    MA_1min_nowcrossing = if Crosses(MA_1min_shortAvg, MA_1min_longAvg, CrossingDirection.ANY) then 1 else 0;
    MA_1min_same = if MA_1min_nowcrossing == 1 then 1 else Double.NaN;
    if MA_1min_same == 1 {
        MA_1min_higher = Double.NaN;
        MA_1min_lower = Double.NaN;
    } else {
        MA_1min_higher = if MA_1min_shortAvg >= MA_1min_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
        MA_1min_lower = if MA_1min_shortAvg < MA_1min_longAvg[1] then 1 else Double.NaN;
    }
} else {
    MA_1min_close = 0;
    MA_1min_shortAvg = 0;
    MA_1min_longAvg = 0;
    MA_1min_higher = Double.NaN;
    MA_1min_lower = Double.NaN;
    MA_1min_same = Double.NaN;
    MA_1min_nowcrossing = 0;
}
AddLabel(MA_1min_higher, "1m", Color.DARK_GREEN);
AddLabel(MA_1min_lower, "1m", Color.DARK_RED);
AddLabel(MA_1min_same, "1m", Color.WHITE);

 

[mike101]

Hi,

I have code but its not working, it shows me downtrend color, also study is open on small time frame only. It doesnt plot when chart is in 30 mins or 1 hour.

See below attached chart for more info. The study doesnt plot green dots when the MACD is positive.

https://tos.mx/vGnVMBp

#multi time frame MACD

input smallTimeFrame = AggregationPeriod.THREE_MIN; #hint time1:  Plot @ 0.
input MediumTimeFrame = AggregationPeriod.FIVE_MIN; #hint time2:  Plot @ 0.5
input largeTimeFrame = AggregationPeriod.FIFTEEN_MIN; #hint time3:  Plot @ 1.0
input largestTimeFrame = AggregationPeriod.Thirty_MIN; #hint time4:  Plot @ 1.5
#############
declare lower;
input fastLength = 12;
input slowLength = 26;
input MACDLength = 9;
input averageType = AverageType.EXPONENTIAL;
input showBreakoutSingals = no;


def Value1 = MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = smallTimeFrame), fastLength) - MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = smallTimeFrame), slowLength);
def Avg1 = MovingAverage(averageType, Value1, MACDLength);
def Diff1 = Value1 – Avg1;
def ZeroLine1 = 0;

def SmallMACD = if Diff1 > ZeroLine1 then 1 else if Diff1 < ZeroLine1 then -1 else 0;

plot MACD1 = if IsNaN(close) then Double.NaN else 1;
MACD1.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.POINTS);
MACD1.SetLineWeight(2);
DefineGlobalColor("UpTrend", Color.GREEN);
DefineGlobalColor("DownTrend", Color.MAGENTA);
MACD1.AssignValueColor(if SmallMACD > 1 then GlobalColor("UpTrend") else GlobalColor("DownTrend"));


#Timeframe 2

def Value2 = MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = mediumTimeFrame), fastLength) - MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = mediumTimeFrame), slowLength);
def Avg2 = MovingAverage(averageType, Value2, MACDLength);
def Diff2 = Value2 – Avg2;
def ZeroLine2 = 0;

def MediumMACD = if Diff2 > ZeroLine2 then 1 else if Diff2 < ZeroLine2 then -1 else 0;

plot MACD2 = if IsNaN(close) then Double.NaN else 2;
MACD2.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.POINTS);
MACD2.SetLineWeight(2);
DefineGlobalColor("UpTrend", Color.GREEN);
DefineGlobalColor("DownTrend", Color.MAGENTA);
MACD2.AssignValueColor(if MediumMACD > 1 then GlobalColor("UpTrend") else GlobalColor("DownTrend"));

#Timeframe 3

def Value3 = MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = largeTimeFrame), fastLength) - MovingAverage(averageType,close(period = largeTimeFrame), slowLength);
def Avg3 = MovingAverage(averageType, Value3, MACDLength);
def Diff3 = Value3 – Avg3;
def ZeroLine3 = 0;

def largeMACD = if Diff3 > ZeroLine3 then 1 else if Diff3 < ZeroLine3 then -1 else 0;

plot MACD3 = if IsNaN(close) then Double.NaN else 3;
MACD3.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.POINTS);
MACD3.SetLineWeight(2);
DefineGlobalColor("UpTrend", Color.GREEN);
DefineGlobalColor("DownTrend", Color.MAGENTA);
MACD3.AssignValueColor(if LargeMACD > 1 then GlobalColor("UpTrend") else GlobalColor("DownTrend"));

#Timeframe 4

def Value4 = MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = largestTimeFrame), fastLength) - MovingAverage(averageType,close(period = largestTimeFrame), slowLength);
def Avg4 = MovingAverage(averageType, Value4, MACDLength);
def Diff4 = Value4 – Avg4;
def ZeroLine4 = 0;

def largestMACD = if Diff4 > ZeroLine4 then 1 else if Diff4 < ZeroLine4 then -1 else 0;

plot MACD4 = if IsNaN(close) then Double.NaN else 4;
MACD4.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.POINTS);
MACD4.SetLineWeight(2);
DefineGlobalColor("UpTrend", Color.GREEN);
DefineGlobalColor("DownTrend", Color.MAGENTA);
MACD4.AssignValueColor(if LargestMACD > 1 then GlobalColor("UpTrend") else GlobalColor("DownTrend"));

any help greatly appreciated.

 

[tomsk]

@mike101 I have fixed up your code so that the MTF plots properly. Also I have resequenced and cleaned up the code for variables not used as well as utilized more meaningful variable names for any future work you may wish to do. Load this study on a 1 minute chart of AAPL as an example

# MACD MTF
# Modified by tomsk
# 11.9.2019

declare lower;

input Agg1 = AggregationPeriod.THREE_MIN;
input Agg2 = AggregationPeriod.FIVE_MIN;
input Agg3 = AggregationPeriod.FIFTEEN_MIN;
input Agg4 = AggregationPeriod.Thirty_MIN;

input fastLength = 12;
input slowLength = 26;
input MACDLength = 9;
input averageType = AverageType.EXPONENTIAL;

DefineGlobalColor("UpTrend", Color.GREEN);
DefineGlobalColor("DownTrend", Color.MAGENTA);

# Aggregation 1

def Value1 = MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = Agg1), fastLength) -
             MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = Agg1), slowLength);
def Avg1 = MovingAverage(averageType, Value1, MACDLength);
def Diff1 = Value1 – Avg1;
def MACDAgg1 = if Diff1 > 0 then 1 else if Diff1 < 0 then -1 else 0;
plot MACD1 = if IsNaN(close) then Double.NaN else 1;
MACD1.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.POINTS);
MACD1.SetLineWeight(2);
MACD1.AssignValueColor(if MACDAgg1 == 1 then GlobalColor("UpTrend") else GlobalColor("DownTrend"));

# Aggregation 2

def Value2 = MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = Agg2), fastLength) -
             MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = Agg2), slowLength);
def Avg2 = MovingAverage(averageType, Value2, MACDLength);
def Diff2 = Value2 – Avg2;
def MACDAgg2 = if Diff2 > 0 then 1 else if Diff2 < 0 then -1 else 0;
plot MACD2 = if IsNaN(close) then Double.NaN else 2;
MACD2.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.POINTS);
MACD2.SetLineWeight(2);
MACD2.AssignValueColor(if MACDAgg2 == 1 then GlobalColor("UpTrend") else GlobalColor("DownTrend"));

# Aggregation 3

def Value3 = MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = Agg3), fastLength) -
             MovingAverage(averageType,close(period = Agg3), slowLength);
def Avg3 = MovingAverage(averageType, Value3, MACDLength);
def Diff3 = Value3 – Avg3;
def MACDAgg3 = if Diff3 > 0 then 1 else if Diff3 < 0 then -1 else 0;
plot MACD3 = if IsNaN(close) then Double.NaN else 3;
MACD3.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.POINTS);
MACD3.SetLineWeight(2);
MACD3.AssignValueColor(if MACDAgg3 == 1 then GlobalColor("UpTrend") else GlobalColor("DownTrend"));

# Aggregation 4

def Value4 = MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = Agg4), fastLength) -
             MovingAverage(averageType,close(period = Agg4), slowLength);
def Avg4 = MovingAverage(averageType, Value4, MACDLength);
def Diff4 = Value4 – Avg4;
def MACDAgg4 = if Diff4 > 0 then 1 else if Diff4 < 0 then -1 else 0;
plot MACD4 = if IsNaN(close) then Double.NaN else 4;
MACD4.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.POINTS);
MACD4.SetLineWeight(2);
MACD4.AssignValueColor(if MACDAgg4 == 1 then GlobalColor("UpTrend") else GlobalColor("DownTrend"));

 

[tomsk]

@HighBredCloud @netarchitech In light of your earlier note, as a proof of concept here is version 2 of the MACD MTF that incorporates the 4 colors of the standard TOS MACD depending on the following states.

Positive and Up
Positive and Down
Negative and Down
Negative and Up

Please note that this is not the standard way a typical MTF functions and is provided here as a proof of concept in case you are interested.

# MACD MTF
# Modified by tomsk
# 11.13.2019

# V11.09.2019 - tomsk - clean up mike101's code so that the MTF plots properly.
# V11.13.2019 - tomsk - added additional color coding similar to standard TOS MACD

declare lower;

input Agg1 = AggregationPeriod.THREE_MIN;
input Agg2 = AggregationPeriod.FIVE_MIN;
input Agg3 = AggregationPeriod.FIFTEEN_MIN;
input Agg4 = AggregationPeriod.Thirty_MIN;

input fastLength = 12;
input slowLength = 26;
input MACDLength = 9;
input averageType = AverageType.EXPONENTIAL;

def PosUp = 1;
def PosDn = 2;
def NegDn = 3;
def NegUp = 4;

DefineGlobalColor("Positive and Up", Color.GREEN);
DefineGlobalColor("Positive and Down", Color.DARK_GREEN);
DefineGlobalColor("Negative and Down", Color.RED);
DefineGlobalColor("Negative and Up", Color.DARK_RED);

# Aggregation 1

def Value1 = MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = Agg1), fastLength) -
             MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = Agg1), slowLength);
def Avg1 = MovingAverage(averageType, Value1, MACDLength);
def Diff1 = Value1 – Avg1;
def MACDAgg1 = if Diff1 >= 0
               then if Diff1 > Diff1[1]
                    then PosUp
                    else PosDn
               else if Diff1 < Diff1[1]
                    then NegDn
                    else NegUp;
plot MACD1 = if IsNaN(close) then Double.NaN else 1;
MACD1.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.POINTS);
MACD1.SetLineWeight(2);
MACD1.AssignValueColor(if MACDAgg1 == PosUp then GlobalColor("Positive and Up")
                       else if MACDAgg1 == PosDn then GlobalColor("Positive and Down")
                       else if MACDAgg1 == NegDn then GlobalColor("Negative and Down")
                       else GlobalColor("Negative and Up"));
# Aggregation 2

def Value2 = MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = Agg2), fastLength) -
             MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = Agg2), slowLength);
def Avg2 = MovingAverage(averageType, Value2, MACDLength);
def Diff2 = Value2 – Avg2;
def MACDAgg2 = if Diff2 >= 0
               then if Diff2 > Diff2[1]
                    then PosUp
                    else PosDn
               else if Diff2 < Diff2[1]
                    then NegDn
                    else NegUp;
plot MACD2 = if IsNaN(close) then Double.NaN else 2;
MACD2.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.POINTS);
MACD2.SetLineWeight(2);
MACD2.AssignValueColor(if MACDAgg2 == PosUp then GlobalColor("Positive and Up")
                       else if MACDAgg2 == PosDn then GlobalColor("Positive and Down")
                       else if MACDAgg2 == NegDn then GlobalColor("Negative and Down")
                       else GlobalColor("Negative and Up"));
# Aggregation 3

def Value3 = MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = Agg3), fastLength) -
             MovingAverage(averageType,close(period = Agg3), slowLength);
def Avg3 = MovingAverage(averageType, Value3, MACDLength);
def Diff3 = Value3 – Avg3;
def MACDAgg3 = if Diff3 >= 0
               then if Diff3 > Diff3[1]
                    then PosUp
                    else PosDn
               else if Diff3 < Diff3[1]
                    then NegDn
                    else NegUp;
plot MACD3 = if IsNaN(close) then Double.NaN else 3;
MACD3.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.POINTS);
MACD3.SetLineWeight(2);
MACD3.AssignValueColor(if MACDAgg3 == PosUp then GlobalColor("Positive and Up")
                       else if MACDAgg3 == PosDn then GlobalColor("Positive and Down")
                       else if MACDAgg3 == NegDn then GlobalColor("Negative and Down")
                       else GlobalColor("Negative and Up"));
# Aggregation 4

def Value4 = MovingAverage(averageType, close(period = Agg4), fastLength) -
             MovingAverage(averageType,close(period = Agg4), slowLength);
def Avg4 = MovingAverage(averageType, Value4, MACDLength);
def Diff4 = Value4 – Avg4;
def MACDAgg4 = if Diff4 >= 0
               then if Diff4 > Diff4[1]
                    then PosUp
                    else PosDn
               else if Diff4 < Diff4[1]
                    then NegDn
                    else NegUp;
plot MACD4 = if IsNaN(close) then Double.NaN else 4;
MACD4.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.POINTS);
MACD4.SetLineWeight(2);
MACD4.AssignValueColor(if MACDAgg4 == PosUp then GlobalColor("Positive and Up")
                       else if MACDAgg4 == PosDn then GlobalColor("Positive and Down")
                       else if MACDAgg4 == NegDn then GlobalColor("Negative and Down")
                       else GlobalColor("Negative and Up"));

# END CODE

 

[yamiyugi]

For the zero line it has grey and green color. Can someone enlighten me on such difference and its meaning?

 

[tomsk]

Here is the relevant section of the code that describes the condition you are interested in.
Basically if the variable "Diff" is uptrend, then GREEN is displayed. If downtrend then RED
Otherwise if no trend then GRAY is displayed

DefineGlobalColor("UpTrend", color.GREEN);
DefineGlobalColor("DownTrend", color.RED);
DefineGlobalColor("NoTrend", color.LIGHT_GRAY);

Diff.AssignValueColor(if upTrend then GlobalColor("UpTrend") 
                      else if downTrend then GlobalColor("DownTrend") 
                      else GlobalColor("NoTrend") );
Diff.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.HISTOGRAM);

 

[Miket]

What does it mean when it says time frames are wrong?

 

[tomsk]

What does it mean when it says time frames are wrong?

@Miket This likely means the aggregation period selection for the study is incorrect
Within the code, there are 2 aggregation periods to choose - midTermPeriod and longTermPeriod
Make sure the aggregation period for midTermPeriod is less than the aggregation period of longTermPeriod
The other REQUIREMENT is that the aggregation of the chart you're on must not be larger than the midTermPeriod agg.

For example, if your selection for midTermPeriod is 5 min and for longTermPeriod is 15 min, then your chart aggregation must be 5 mins or less
If you're interested here is the code snippet that details this

def timeFrame = getAggregationPeriod();
def testTimeFrames = if timeFrame < middleAggregation and
                        middleAggregation < highestAggregation
                     then yes
                     else no;

AddLabel(yes, if testTimeFrames  then "Time Frames Are Correct" else "Time Frames Are Wrong", if testTimeFrames  then color.GREEN else color.RED);

 

[tomsk]

@mik707 The study absolutely works for a 15 minute chart. You'll have to set your timeframes APPROPRIATELY or else it will flag an error like "Secondary period cannot be less than primary". In the study you will find the following aggregation periods defined

input Agg1 = AggregationPeriod.THREE_MIN;
input Agg2 = AggregationPeriod.FIVE_MIN;
input Agg3 = AggregationPeriod.FIFTEEN_MIN;
input Agg4 = AggregationPeriod.Thirty_MIN;

These are the settings I have defined for a 3 minute aggregation chart. If you are using a 15 minute aggregation chart, then your settings should look something like the following. You can only reference HIGHER aggregations, but not a lower aggregation than the chart you’re on. Thus on a 15 minute chart, Agg1 must reflect a 15 minute aggregation period. You can modify these settings from the user interface

input Agg1 = AggregationPeriod.FIFTEEN_MIN;
input Agg2 = AggregationPeriod.Thirty_MIN;
input Agg3 = AggregationPeriod.HOUR;
input Agg4 = AggregationPeriod.TWO_HOURS;

I have previously written about using secondary aggregations at the following thread, please read and be familiar with it.

https://usethinkscript.com/threads/...s-mtf-labels-for-thinkorswim.1129/#post-10157

 

[RushPro808]

Multiple Time Frame MACD combines 3 time frames into one indicator. The color will only be green if it is green during all 3 time frames. Same for red, else the color is light gray. You must set the mid term and long term to the next 2 highest from the time frame you use. In this example, the 15M TF is used. So select the 30M and 1H for indicator to work properly.

declare lower;
input midTermPeriod = {"1 min", "3 min", "5 min", "15 min", "30 min", "60 min", "120 min", "Daily", default "Weekly", "Monthly"};
input longTermPeriod = {"3 min", "5 min", "15 min", "30 min", "60 min", "120 min", "Daily", "Weekly", default "Monthly"};

input fastLength = 12;
input slowLength = 26;
input MACDLength = 9;

input midTermFastLength = 12;
input midTermSlowLength = 26;
input midTermMACDLength = 9;

input longTermFastLength = 12;
input longTermSlowLength = 26;
input longTermMACDLength = 9;

def middleAggregation;

switch (midTermPeriod) {
    case "1 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.MIN;
    case "3 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.THREE_MIN;
    case "5 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.FIVE_MIN;
    case "15 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.FIFTEEN_MIN;
    case "30 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.THIRTY_MIN;
    case "60 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.HOUR;
    case "120 min":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.TWO_HOURS;
    case "Daily":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.DAY;
    case "Weekly":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.WEEK;
    case "Monthly":
        middleAggregation = AggregationPeriod.MONTH;
}

def highestAggregation;
switch (longTermPeriod) {
    case "3 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.THREE_MIN;
    case "5 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.FIVE_MIN;
    case "15 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.FIFTEEN_MIN;
    case "30 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.THIRTY_MIN;
    case "60 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.HOUR;
    case "120 min":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.TWO_HOURS;
    case "Daily":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.DAY;
    case "Weekly":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.WEEK;
    case "Monthly":
        highestAggregation = AggregationPeriod.MONTH;
}

DefineGlobalColor("UpTrend", color.GREEN);
DefineGlobalColor("DownTrend", color.RED);
DefineGlobalColor("NoTrend", color.LIGHT_GRAY);

def timeFrame = getAggregationPeriod();
def testTimeFrames = if timeFrame < middleAggregation and middleAggregation < highestAggregation then yes else no;

AddLabel(yes, if testTimeFrames  then "Indicator is Correct" else "Indicator is Wrong", if testTimeFrames  then color.GREEN else color.RED);

def fastAvg = ExpAverage(close, fastLength);
def slowAvg = ExpAverage(close, slowLength);

plot Value = fastAvg - slowAvg;
Value.SetDefaultColor(color.CYAN);
plot Avg = ExpAverage(Value, MACDLength);
Avg.SetDefaultColor(color.YELLOW);
plot Diff = (value - avg)*3;

def midTermFastAvg = ExpAverage(close(period = middleAggregation) , midTermFastLength);
def midTermSlowAvg = ExpAverage(close(period = middleAggregation) , midTermSlowLength);

def midTermValue = midTermFastAvg - midTermSlowAvg;
def midTermAvg = ExpAverage(midTermValue, midTermMACDLength);
plot midTermDiff = (midTermValue - midTermAvg)*3;
midTermDiff.Hide();
midTermDiff.HideBubble();

def longTermFastAvg = ExpAverage(close(period = highestAggregation) , longTermFastLength);
def longTermSlowAvg = ExpAverage(close(period = highestAggregation) , longTermSlowLength);

def longTermValue = longTermFastAvg - longTermSlowAvg;
def longTermAvg = ExpAverage(longTermValue, longTermMACDLength);
plot longTermDiff = (longTermValue - longTermAvg)*3;
longTermDiff.Hide();
longTermDiff.HideBubble();


def midTermLower = midTermDiff < midTermDiff[1];
def midTermHigher = midTermDiff > midTermDiff[1];
rec midTermSignal = if midTermLower then  yes  else if midTermSignal[1] == yes and midTermHigher == no then yes else no;
#plot test = midTermSignal;
def longTermLower = longTermDiff < longTermDiff[1];
def longTermHigher = longTermDiff > longTermDiff[1];
rec longTermSignal = if longTermLower then  yes  else if longTermSignal[1] == yes and longTermHigher == no then yes else no;

midTermDiff.AssignValueColor(if midTermSignal then color.RED else color.BLUE);
longTermDiff.AssignValueColor(if longTermSignal then color.RED else color.BLUE);

Diff.AssignValueColor(if Diff > Diff[1] and midTermSignal == no and longTermSignal == no then GlobalColor("UpTrend") else if Diff < Diff[1] and midTermSignal == yes and longTermSignal == yes then GlobalColor("DownTrend") else GlobalColor("NoTrend") );
Diff.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.HISTOGRAM);
Diff.SetLineWeight(3);

plot zeroLine = if close[-1] > 0 then 0 else Double.Nan;
zeroLine.AssignValueColor(if Diff > Diff[1] and midTermSignal == no and longTermSignal == no then GlobalColor("UpTrend") else if Diff < Diff[1] and midTermSignal == yes and longTermSignal == yes then GlobalColor("DownTrend") else GlobalColor("NoTrend") );
zeroLine.SetPaintingStrategy(PaintingStrategy.POINTS);
zeroLine.SetLineWeight(3);

 

[binhvesting]

Hi @RushPro808, thanks for this. Does this study include the histogram as well?

 

[RushPro808]

Hi @RushPro808, thanks for this. Does this study include the histogram as well?

It does.

 

[lindosskier]

@RushPro808 I have noticed that the MACD dots and histogram tend to repaint. Is there a way to make it not? And it is not a problem of aggregation. I am using a 5 min. chart and 15min. & 60min. for the MACD settings. Any help is greatly appreciated in advance. Thanks

@BenTen I have noticed that the MACD dots and histogram tend to repaint. Is there a way to make it not? And it is not a problem of aggregation. I am using a 5 min. chart and 15min. & 60min. for the MACD settings. Any help is greatly appreciated in advance. Thanks.

By the way, thanks for the awesome job you guys are doing for the community, much appreciated!

 

[BenTen]

@lindosskier That is not repainting. Because you're using a multiple timeframe indicator, you have to wait for the candle from the highest timeframe to close for confirmation.