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The Intra-Day Momentum Method
Where probability meets structure,
a new paradigm in intraday research.

Explore the Framework!

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Turn Market Movement Into Measurable Structure

The Intra-Day Momentum Method is a mathematical framework that allows traders to define, test,
and evolve their own patterns — transforming trading from interpretation into research.

A Question That Started Over a Decade Ago

Over a decade ago, I began asking a simple but important question:
Is it possible to determine intraday market direction?
That question led to years of research, study, and development — including early articles exploring: how intraday direction might be defined how measurable movement could improve trading results
Today, that work has evolved into something much larger:
The Intra-Day Momentum Method
A structured, mathematical framework for studying price behavior.

WHAT THIS IS

This Is Not a Trading System

This is not:

an indicator

a signal service

a black box

This is:

a framework

a research methodology

a way to define and test patterns mathematically

Instead of telling traders what to do, it gives them the ability to define, test, and refine their own ideas.

Publications

Determining Daily Intra-Day Direction - Is it Possible?

Determining Daily Intra-Day Direction - Is it possible?

Successful speculation starts with observation. Instead of looking at charts, I have designed a methodology for determining intra-day direction based on 'measured moves' and created applications to answer my questions regarding trade-able tendencies and to assist in my research.

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Determining Daily Intra-Day Direction -
  • Is it Possible?
  • Does Trend-Following Give a Trader an Edge?

Determining Daily Intra-Day Direction - Is it possible?

An updated paper that includes the probabilities of extended levels being reached and ways to prove that trading in the direction of a trend would likely increase a trader's edge.

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Does Trend Following Give a Trader an EDGE?

Does Trend Following Give a Trader an EDGE?

A question that has been left unanswered for centuries. Does trend-following give a trader an edge?

Is a solution out there? How do we answer this question? In order to find an answer, I chose to use The Intra-Day Momentum Method Levels as a starting point for the solution. The goal was not to specifically define a trend but to demonstrate mathematical solutions.

Determining Daily High/Low with The Intra-Day Momentum Method

Determining Daily Intra-Day High/Low

The Intra-Day Momentum Method Levels are designed to determine the daily intra-day market direction. The results shown here are presented to demonstrate the model. When applied to over 400 stocks in the S & P 500 from April 2015 through October 2020, we see the following results. The graph below shows the High and Low of the day in relation to The Intra-Day Momentum Levels for this period of time. It demonstrates that the market has a specific price range in which it is most likely to trade.

The Intra-Day Momentum Method
Description

The Intra-Day Momentum Method is a more scientific approach to market analysis and risk management. It has been designed for intra-day trading. This method of analyzing market data has been applied to three market based ETFs from February 2022 to January 2023. In this book, Todd goes through the application of the model using eight different approaches. Each approach is analyzed and suggestions for increased improvements are offered.

During a brief career as a trader, Todd Hudson discovered that the analysis techniques used my most traders were inherently flawed. Oftentimes, the analysis resulted in guesswork. This often led to more questions than answers. After studying numerous methodologies and technical indicators, Todd decided to create a more scientific approach. This scientific approach would be based on risk management and historical patterns. This would allow traders to place trades using historical analysis of these patterns to determine future probable outcomes. The initial goal was to get a sense of the daily direction for intra-day trading.

Contact

QAT Systems

To inquire about our Scientific Approach to trading email us at todd.hudson@qatsystems.com.

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DISCLAIMER QAT SYSTEMS IS NOT A PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR. THE INFORMATION ON THIS SITE IS FOR TRADING EDUCATION ONLY. THERE ARE NO TRADING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ANY ONE INDIVIDUAL MADE ON THIS SITE AND THIS INFORMATION IS PAPER TRADES FOR TRADING EDUCATION. ALL TRADES ARE EXTREMELY RISKY AND ONLY RISK CAPITAL SHOULD BE USED WHEN TRADING. QAT SYSTEMS MAY OR MAY NOT TRADE THE SECURITIES LISTED HERE. HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER-OR-OVER COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFIT OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN.