What is Trend direction and force index averages Indicator?
Trend Direction and Force Index Averages is an MT5 oscillator that applies several smoothing stages before displaying force as a histogram around zero. Average methods, periods, price source, colors, and upper or lower levels shape the output.
Positive and negative bars provide visual context for changing pressure and flatter periods. The histogram is a measurement aid and does not establish a fixed market direction.
How to Use It in Practice
Read the colored histogram against its zero line, then compare the size and color of each section with the price movement that produced it:
- Compare a positive or negative run with the matching candle sequence instead of reducing the pane to a single color change.
- Use the pre-smoothing, price, average, and force settings to change how the force calculation is displayed.
- Keep peaks, troughs, and flatter sections beside the main chart when reviewing the oscillator's changing magnitude.
Multiple smoothing stages produce a readable force display, zero-line context is clear, and inputs support different visual responses.
MT5 Indicator Parameters
The screenshot above shows the default input parameters in the MT5 settings window.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Trend pre smooth period | Sets the period used to smooth the price before calculating the main value. |
| Pre smooth average method | Selects the type of moving average used for the initial smoothing stage. |
| Price | Defines which price value (close, open, etc.) is used for calculations. |
| Ma of pre smooth ma | Applies a secondary smoothing pass to the first smoothed value. |
| Value smooth moving average period | Controls the smoothing strength of the final output value. |
| Value smooth moving average type | Chooses the smoothing algorithm applied to the final value. |
| Upper trigger level | Defines the level above zero used to highlight strong positive trend force. |
| Lower trigger level | Defines the level below zero used to highlight strong negative trend force. |
