9–15 EMA Trend-Following Trading Strategy

"(Complete Guide)

This is a popular and highly effective trend-following trading strategy based on two Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs): 9 EMA (Fast) and 15 EMA (Slow).

“Trade with the trend and buy on pullbacks.”

Detailed Explanation of the Strategy

This strategy is built on three core pillars:

1. Identify the Right Trend (The Trend Is Your Friend)

Rule: Trade only when the market is in a strong uptrend.

• The 9 EMA is above the 15 EMA.
• Both EMAs are sloping upward.

This indicates short-term momentum is stronger than long-term momentum.
➡️ Only look for BUY trades in this condition.

2. Wait for a Pullback (Avoid FOMO)

• Do not buy when price is moving aggressively upward.
• Wait patiently for the price to retrace back toward the 9 EMA or 15 EMA.
• These EMAs act as dynamic support zones.

3. Risk Management (1:2 Risk-Reward)

Risk Rules

Example: If Stop Loss = ₹100, Target = ₹200+.

Stop Loss Placement:
Below the entry candle’s low OR slightly below the 15 EMA support.

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The 5 Best Entry Setups

Never enter immediately when price touches EMA. Always wait for a confirmation candle.

#1 EMA Rejection Candle (Best Setup)

Price pulls back to 9 EMA. Look for a candle with a Long lower wick and small green body.

Logic: Strong rejection of lower prices.

#2 Inside Bar Breakout

After a bullish move, a small candle forms inside the previous candle near 9 EMA.

Entry: Buy when the next candle breaks the inside bar's High.

#3 Hammer / Pin Bar at EMA

A classic Hammer (small body, long wick) forms at EMA support.

Trigger: Enter if the next candle closes above the hammer.

#4 Bullish Engulfing at EMA

A large green candle completely engulfs the previous red candle at the 15 EMA.

#5 Momentum Candle

After a slow pullback, a big green candle suddenly appears and closes strongly above the 9 EMA.

⭐ Ultimate Trading Checklist

Use this before taking any trade.

✅ Step 1: Confirm Trend

9 EMA is above 15 EMA

Both EMAs sloping UP

✅ Step 2: Wait for Dip

Price touched 9 or 15 EMA

✅ Step 3: Entry Signal

Rejection Candle / Hammer

Inside Bar / Engulfing

✅ Step 4: Execution

SL set below Low/EMA

Target set (1:2 Min)

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