FTB-C000448 / Formula component

First EMA of Absolute Momentum

First EMA of Absolute Momentum is the first, long-period EMA stage applied to absolute price momentum.

Also known aslong-smoothed absolute momentum

Definitions

In plain terms

It mirrors the signed numerator path while preserving a nonnegative movement-magnitude series.

Technical

The contract freezes long period, alpha, first-change seed, missing values, ordering, precision, and readiness.

Scope

It is not yet the final TSI denominator.

Examples

  • A governed lesson calculates or identifies First EMA of Absolute Momentum only after its inputs, window, state, scale, and edge cases are declared.

Common misconceptions

  • It is not yet the final TSI denominator.

Concept relationships

Where this concept is used

Tutorials planned

These catalogued topics use this concept, but their complete build has not shipped yet.

  • D07-F03-A07 Important

Evidence and governance

  1. True Strength Index TA-Lib · first party technical publication

    Supports: preferred label, short definition, technical definition

    Limits: Long/short ordering, EMA seeds, warm-up suppression, optional signal line, and zero denominator vary by implementation.

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Last reviewed
2026-07-29
Next review
2027-07-29
Record status
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