What Is Triple EMA Oscillator (TRIX)?
TRIX shows the rate of change of a triple-smoothed exponential moving average, filtering noise to reveal momentum shifts.
Quick Answer
TRIX shows the rate of change of a triple-smoothed exponential moving average, filtering noise to reveal momentum shifts.
What Does TRIX Measure?
TRIX (Triple Exponential Average) applies three successive EMA calculations to price, then measures the rate of change of the result. The triple smoothing removes most short-term noise, making TRIX useful for identifying significant momentum shifts rather than minor fluctuations. Zero-line crossovers are the primary signal: crossing above zero suggests bullish momentum, crossing below suggests bearish momentum. Divergences between TRIX and price can also highlight weakening trends. VaultCharts includes TRIX as a free subpane indicator on desktop charts.
TRIX = 1-period ROC of EMA(EMA(EMA(Close, n)))How to Read TRIX
- 1TRIX above zero indicates bullish momentum
- 2TRIX below zero indicates bearish momentum
- 3Zero-line crossovers signal potential trend changes
- 4Divergence between TRIX and price may precede reversals
How to Use TRIX in Trading
TRIX Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Period | 18 | Period for each EMA layer in the triple smoothing |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Use TRIX in VaultCharts
VaultCharts includes Triple EMA Oscillator with customizable settings. Combine it with our automated pattern detection and trade signals for better analysis.