This technical indicator is used for smoothing price and other data. It is a composite of a single exponential moving average, a double exponential moving average and a triple exponential moving average. The product is developed by CGL Investment Partners.

Breaking down

The "Indicator of Intermediate Trader" smooths price fluctuations and filters out volatility, thereby making it easier to identify trends with little lag. It is a useful tool in identifying strong, long lasting trends, but may be of limited use in range-bound markets with short term fluctuations.

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Advanced iMA Settings

• period – advanced iMA period

However, all you really need to know is that this combination of indicators removes a lot of the lagging between indicators and price action. Therefore, it is a very effective smoothing indicator.

The default setting for this indicator is 50 but you can adjust it to suit your needs.