Hull moving average (HMA)

A fast, smooth average built from weighted averages to cancel most of their lag.

Formula

HMA = WMA(2 × WMA(N ÷ 2) − WMA(N), √N)

How to use it

Tracks turns quickly with little noise — popular for trend direction on short timeframes.

Limitations

The lag cancellation overshoots after sharp moves.

In Kereon

Charts · Superchart. Default length 9; both half-lengths rounded down, as in Hull's own formula.

Also called: hull.

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