Returns the ZeroLag Moving Average value applied to selected data serie.

Syntax:

Where:

  • period= calculation period of the ZeroLag MA (default period is 20)
  • price= applied price (or data serie) for the calculation

Zero Lag Moving Average Calculation:

ZLEMA = EMA of (close + (close-close[lag])) Lag = (N-1)/2

Interpretation: The zero lag exponential moving average aims to eliminate the lag associated with trend following indicators which average price over time. It can be viewed as a very fast moving average and interpreted similarly to other fast moving averages.

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