Mansfield-IAE Confluence Alpha

Family: trend_following · Regime: trending · Complexity: high · Asset classes: Equities, Forex, Crypto · Timeframes: H1, H4, D1

Thesis

Market outperformance (Relative Strength) is a persistent anomaly driven by institutional capital flows. By combining this regime filter with a volume-weighted force indicator and a multi-factor technical confluence score (IAE), we can isolate the highest-probability momentum bursts. The use of an adaptive KAMA exit and fixed point-based risk levels mitigates the impact of local noise while providing objective structural anchors for capital protection.

Components

• Relative Strength Line [WavesUnchained] (regime) — Filters for assets outperforming the broader market while maintaining their own positive price trend.
• Volume Force (VF) (direction) — Ensures the price move is backed by volume-weighted momentum, confirming the 'weight' of the direction.
• IAE — Technical Confluence Score (entry) — Aggregates 10 layers of technical data; acts as the high-probability trigger when multiple sub-systems align.
• MultiKAMA (TyphooN) (exit) — Provides an adaptive trend-trailing exit that tightens during high efficiency (strong trends) and loosens during noise.
• Point Based Grid (risk) — Provides objective, non-dynamic price levels to anchor stop-losses and profit targets regardless of local volatility.
• Grid Utility (Rosasurfer Framework) (volatility_filter) — Acts as a volatility filter; if the dynamic grid distance is too compressed, it signals a lack of tradable range.

Known failure conditions

• The benchmark (e.g. SPY) enters a parabolic blow-off top while the symbol consolidates, causing false RS regime signals.
• Low volume environments where Volume Force produces erratic zero-line crossovers without price follow-through.
• The Point Based Grid interval is smaller than the average daily range, causing premature stop-outs.

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