HMA Color with Alerts Indicator

HMA Color with Alerts Indicator

The HMA Color with Alerts Indicator for MT5 is a powerful, non-repainting trend indicator designed to reduce the lag commonly found in traditional moving averages. Based on the Hull Moving Average (HMA) developed by Alan Hull, this indicator is engineered to provide smoother, faster, and more accurate trend direction signals.

For forex traders of all skill levels, the HMA Color with Alerts tool offers a color-changing Hull MA line that highlights bullish and bearish conditions instantly. This makes it suitable for intraday scalping, swing trading, and long-term chart analysis on MT5.

Why Use the Hull Moving Average?

The Hull Moving Average is known for:

Low lag compared to SMA and EMA

Smooth curvature for easier trend identification

Fast reaction to price changes

Improved accuracy in trending markets

Unlike traditional MAs, the HMA is calculated using weighted moving averages and square-root smoothing, which significantly reduces delay and improves responsiveness.

How the HMA Color with Alerts Indicator MT5 Works

The indicator plots a single Hull MA on the price chart. The line changes color depending on the current trend condition:

Blue Line = Bullish Trend

Red Line = Bearish Trend

Because the indicator does not repaint, the color changes appear only after the trend shift is confirmed, reducing false entries and signal noise.

The built-in alert system notifies traders when the HMA changes color, making it ideal for traders who monitor several charts simultaneously.

HMA Color with Alerts Indicator MT5 Trading Strategy

BUY Signal

A buy signal occurs when the Hull MA turns blue.
Trading plan:

Enter a BUY order after the line turns blue

Place stop loss below the previous swing low

Exit the trade when the line turns red, or use a fixed risk-reward target

This method helps traders catch early bullish momentum with minimal lag.

SELL Signal

A sell signal appears when the Hull MA changes to red.
Trading plan:

Place a SELL order once the line turns red

Set the stop loss above the previous swing high

Exit when the line flips back to blue

This setup is particularly effective in trending or volatile markets.

Using HMA in Crossover Strategies

Traders can also pair the HMA with a slower moving average (e.g., 50-EMA or 100-EMA).

When the fast HMA crosses above the slow MA → BUY

When the fast HMA crosses below the slow MA → SELL

This strategy helps confirm trend direction and filter false signals during choppy price action.

Limitations and Best Practices

While the HMA Color with Alerts Indicator MT5 performs very well in trending markets, traders should be aware of the following:

It may produce whipsaws in range-bound markets

Confirmation with price action or support/resistance is recommended

Works best on H1, H4, and daily charts, though can be used on all timeframes

Adding simple confirmation tools such as RSI, market structure, or candlestick patterns can significantly improve accuracy.

Conclusion

The HMA Color with Alerts Indicator for MT5 is a highly efficient tool for identifying trend changes quickly and accurately. Its color-coded Hull Moving Average simplifies entries and exits, offering cleaner signals than traditional moving averages. Whether you are day-trading or swing-trading, the HMA indicator provides a reliable foundation for any trend-based strategy.
Download the indicator for free on IndicatorForest.com and enhance your MT5 trading performance today.