Add VWAPSD (Volume Weighted Average Price with Standard Deviation Bands) implementation and validation tests

- Implemented Vwapsd class for calculating VWAP with configurable standard deviation bands.
- Added methods for updating the indicator with new bars and calculating VWAPSD using both bar series and span arrays.
- Created comprehensive validation tests for VWAPSD, including checks for consistency between streaming and batch modes, mathematical correctness, and handling of edge cases such as NaN values and zero volume bars.
- Ensured that the implementation adheres to performance standards with tests for large datasets and fractional numDevs values.

lib/channels/ubands/Ubands.Quantower.Tests.cs

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+using TradingPlatform.BusinessLayer;
+
+namespace QuanTAlib.Tests;
+
+public class UbandsIndicatorTests
+{
+    [Fact]
+    public void UbandsIndicator_Constructor_SetsDefaults()
+    {
+        var indicator = new UbandsIndicator();
+
+        Assert.Equal(20, indicator.Period);
+        Assert.Equal(1.0, indicator.Multiplier);
+        Assert.Equal(SourceType.Close, indicator.Source);
+        Assert.True(indicator.ShowColdValues);
+        Assert.Equal("UBANDS - Ehlers Ultimate Bands", indicator.Name);
+        Assert.False(indicator.SeparateWindow);
+        Assert.True(indicator.OnBackGround);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void UbandsIndicator_MinHistoryDepths_EqualsPeriod()
+    {
+        var indicator = new UbandsIndicator { Period = 20 };
+
+        Assert.Equal(20, indicator.MinHistoryDepths);
+        Assert.Equal(20, ((IWatchlistIndicator)indicator).MinHistoryDepths);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void UbandsIndicator_ShortName_IncludesPeriodAndMultiplier()
+    {
+        var indicator = new UbandsIndicator { Period = 15, Multiplier = 2.5 };
+
+        Assert.Contains("UBANDS", indicator.ShortName, StringComparison.Ordinal);
+        Assert.Contains("15", indicator.ShortName, StringComparison.Ordinal);
+        Assert.Contains("2.5", indicator.ShortName, StringComparison.Ordinal);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void UbandsIndicator_Initialize_CreatesInternalUbands()
+    {
+        var indicator = new UbandsIndicator { Period = 10, Multiplier = 1.0 };
+
+        // Initialize should not throw
+        indicator.Initialize();
+
+        // After init, line series should exist
+        Assert.Equal(4, indicator.LinesSeries.Count); // Middle, Upper, Lower, Width
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void UbandsIndicator_ProcessUpdate_HistoricalBar_ComputesValue()
+    {
+        var indicator = new UbandsIndicator { Period = 3, Multiplier = 1.0 };
+        indicator.Initialize();
+
+        // Add historical data
+        var now = DateTime.UtcNow;
+        indicator.HistoricalData.AddBar(now, 100, 105, 95, 102);
+
+        // Process update
+        var args = new UpdateArgs(UpdateReason.HistoricalBar);
+        indicator.ProcessUpdate(args);
+
+        // Line series should have values
+        Assert.Equal(1, indicator.LinesSeries[0].Count);
+        Assert.True(double.IsFinite(indicator.LinesSeries[0].GetValue(0)));
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void UbandsIndicator_ProcessUpdate_NewBar_ComputesValue()
+    {
+        var indicator = new UbandsIndicator { Period = 3, Multiplier = 1.0 };
+        indicator.Initialize();
+
+        var now = DateTime.UtcNow;
+        indicator.HistoricalData.AddBar(now, 100, 105, 95, 102);
+        indicator.HistoricalData.AddBar(now.AddMinutes(1), 102, 108, 100, 106);
+
+        indicator.ProcessUpdate(new UpdateArgs(UpdateReason.HistoricalBar));
+        indicator.ProcessUpdate(new UpdateArgs(UpdateReason.NewBar));
+
+        Assert.Equal(2, indicator.LinesSeries[0].Count);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void UbandsIndicator_ProcessUpdate_NewTick_ProcessesWithoutError()
+    {
+        var indicator = new UbandsIndicator { Period = 3, Multiplier = 1.0 };
+        indicator.Initialize();
+
+        var now = DateTime.UtcNow;
+        indicator.HistoricalData.AddBar(now, 100, 105, 95, 102);
+
+        indicator.ProcessUpdate(new UpdateArgs(UpdateReason.HistoricalBar));
+        double firstValue = indicator.LinesSeries[0].GetValue(0);
+
+        indicator.ProcessUpdate(new UpdateArgs(UpdateReason.NewTick));
+        double secondValue = indicator.LinesSeries[0].GetValue(0);
+
+        Assert.True(double.IsFinite(firstValue));
+        Assert.True(double.IsFinite(secondValue));
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void UbandsIndicator_MultipleUpdates_ProducesCorrectSequence()
+    {
+        var indicator = new UbandsIndicator { Period = 3, Multiplier = 1.0 };
+        indicator.Initialize();
+
+        var now = DateTime.UtcNow;
+        double[] closes = { 100, 102, 104, 103, 105 };
+
+        foreach (var close in closes)
+        {
+            indicator.HistoricalData.AddBar(now, close, close + 2, close - 2, close);
+            indicator.ProcessUpdate(new UpdateArgs(UpdateReason.HistoricalBar));
+            now = now.AddMinutes(1);
+        }
+
+        // All values should be finite
+        for (int i = 0; i < closes.Length; i++)
+        {
+            Assert.True(double.IsFinite(indicator.LinesSeries[0].GetValue(closes.Length - 1 - i)));
+        }
+
+        // Middle band (USF) should smooth the values
+        double lastMiddle = indicator.LinesSeries[0].GetValue(0);
+        Assert.True(lastMiddle >= 100 && lastMiddle <= 106);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void UbandsIndicator_DifferentSourceTypes_Work()
+    {
+        var sources = new[] { SourceType.Open, SourceType.High, SourceType.Low, SourceType.Close, SourceType.HL2, SourceType.HLC3 };
+
+        foreach (var source in sources)
+        {
+            var indicator = new UbandsIndicator { Period = 3, Multiplier = 1.0, Source = source };
+            indicator.Initialize();
+
+            var now = DateTime.UtcNow;
+            indicator.HistoricalData.AddBar(now, 100, 110, 90, 105);
+            indicator.ProcessUpdate(new UpdateArgs(UpdateReason.HistoricalBar));
+
+            Assert.True(double.IsFinite(indicator.LinesSeries[0].GetValue(0)),
+                $"Source {source} should produce finite value");
+        }
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void UbandsIndicator_Parameters_CanBeChanged()
+    {
+        var indicator = new UbandsIndicator { Period = 5, Multiplier = 1.5 };
+        Assert.Equal(5, indicator.Period);
+        Assert.Equal(1.5, indicator.Multiplier);
+
+        indicator.Period = 20;
+        indicator.Multiplier = 2.5;
+        Assert.Equal(20, indicator.Period);
+        Assert.Equal(2.5, indicator.Multiplier);
+        Assert.Equal(20, indicator.MinHistoryDepths);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void UbandsIndicator_AllBandsUpdate_Correctly()
+    {
+        var indicator = new UbandsIndicator { Period = 3, Multiplier = 1.0 };
+        indicator.Initialize();
+
+        var now = DateTime.UtcNow;
+        for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++)
+        {
+            indicator.HistoricalData.AddBar(now.AddMinutes(i), 100 + i, 105 + i, 95 + i, 102 + i);
+            indicator.ProcessUpdate(new UpdateArgs(UpdateReason.HistoricalBar));
+        }
+
+        // Verify all 4 line series have values
+        Assert.Equal(4, indicator.LinesSeries.Count);
+        foreach (var series in indicator.LinesSeries)
+        {
+            Assert.Equal(5, series.Count);
+            Assert.True(double.IsFinite(series.GetValue(0)));
+        }
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void UbandsIndicator_BandRelationships_AreCorrect()
+    {
+        var indicator = new UbandsIndicator { Period = 5, Multiplier = 1.0 };
+        indicator.Initialize();
+
+        var now = DateTime.UtcNow;
+        // Add varied data to generate band width
+        double[] closes = { 100, 105, 95, 110, 90, 105, 100, 108, 92, 103 };
+
+        foreach (var close in closes)
+        {
+            indicator.HistoricalData.AddBar(now, close, close + 3, close - 3, close);
+            indicator.ProcessUpdate(new UpdateArgs(UpdateReason.HistoricalBar));
+            now = now.AddMinutes(1);
+        }
+
+        // Get last values: Middle is index 0, Upper is index 1, Lower is index 2, Width is index 3
+        double middle = indicator.LinesSeries[0].GetValue(0);
+        double upper = indicator.LinesSeries[1].GetValue(0);
+        double lower = indicator.LinesSeries[2].GetValue(0);
+        double width = indicator.LinesSeries[3].GetValue(0);
+
+        // Upper > Middle > Lower
+        Assert.True(upper >= middle, $"Upper ({upper}) should be >= Middle ({middle})");
+        Assert.True(middle >= lower, $"Middle ({middle}) should be >= Lower ({lower})");
+
+        // Width = Upper - Lower (approximately)
+        Assert.True(Math.Abs(width - (upper - lower)) < 0.0001,
+            $"Width ({width}) should equal Upper - Lower ({upper - lower})");
+    }
+}

lib/channels/ubands/Ubands.Quantower.cs

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+using System.Drawing;
+using TradingPlatform.BusinessLayer;
+
+namespace QuanTAlib;
+
+public class UbandsIndicator : Indicator, IWatchlistIndicator
+{
+    [InputParameter("Period", sortIndex: 1, minimum: 1, maximum: 1000, increment: 1, decimalPlaces: 0)]
+    public int Period { get; set; } = 20;
+
+    [InputParameter("Multiplier", sortIndex: 2, minimum: 0.1, maximum: 10.0, increment: 0.1, decimalPlaces: 1)]
+    public double Multiplier { get; set; } = 1.0;
+
+    [IndicatorExtensions.DataSourceInput(sortIndex: 3)]
+    public SourceType Source { get; set; } = SourceType.Close;
+
+    [InputParameter("Show cold values", sortIndex: 21)]
+    public bool ShowColdValues { get; set; } = true;
+
+    private Ubands? ubands;
+    protected LineSeries? MiddleSeries;
+    protected LineSeries? UpperSeries;
+    protected LineSeries? LowerSeries;
+    protected LineSeries? WidthSeries;
+
+    public int MinHistoryDepths => Period;
+    int IWatchlistIndicator.MinHistoryDepths => MinHistoryDepths;
+
+    public override string ShortName => $"UBANDS ({Period},{Multiplier:F1})";
+    public override string SourceCodeLink => "https://github.com/mihakralj/QuanTAlib/blob/main/lib/channels/ubands/Ubands.cs";
+
+    public UbandsIndicator()
+    {
+        Name = "UBANDS - Ehlers Ultimate Bands";
+        Description = "Volatility channel using the Ehlers Ultrasmooth Filter (USF) as the middle band with RMS-based bands";
+
+        MiddleSeries = new("Middle", Color.Blue, 2, LineStyle.Solid);
+        UpperSeries = new("Upper", Color.Red, 1, LineStyle.Solid);
+        LowerSeries = new("Lower", Color.Green, 1, LineStyle.Solid);
+        WidthSeries = new("Width", Color.Gray, 1, LineStyle.Dot);
+
+        AddLineSeries(MiddleSeries);
+        AddLineSeries(UpperSeries);
+        AddLineSeries(LowerSeries);
+        AddLineSeries(WidthSeries);
+
+        SeparateWindow = false;
+        OnBackGround = true;
+    }
+
+    protected override void OnInit()
+    {
+        ubands = new(Period, Multiplier);
+        base.OnInit();
+    }
+
+    protected override void OnUpdate(UpdateArgs args)
+    {
+        var priceSelector = Source.GetPriceSelector();
+        var item = HistoricalData[Count - 1, SeekOriginHistory.Begin];
+        double price = priceSelector(item);
+        var time = HistoricalData.Time();
+
+        TValue input = new(time, price);
+        TValue result = ubands!.Update(input, args.IsNewBar());
+
+        MiddleSeries!.SetValue(result.Value, ubands.IsHot, ShowColdValues);
+        UpperSeries!.SetValue(ubands.Upper.Value, ubands.IsHot, ShowColdValues);
+        LowerSeries!.SetValue(ubands.Lower.Value, ubands.IsHot, ShowColdValues);
+        WidthSeries!.SetValue(ubands.Width.Value, ubands.IsHot, ShowColdValues);
+    }
+}

lib/channels/ubands/Ubands.Tests.cs

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+namespace QuanTAlib.Tests;
+
+public class UbandsTests
+{
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_Constructor_ValidatesInput()
+    {
+        Assert.Throws<ArgumentOutOfRangeException>(() => new Ubands(0));
+        Assert.Throws<ArgumentOutOfRangeException>(() => new Ubands(-1));
+        Assert.Throws<ArgumentOutOfRangeException>(() => new Ubands(10, 0));
+        Assert.Throws<ArgumentOutOfRangeException>(() => new Ubands(10, -1));
+
+        var ubands = new Ubands(10, 1.0);
+        Assert.NotNull(ubands);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_Update_ReturnsValue()
+    {
+        var ubands = new Ubands(10, 1.0);
+        var result = ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 100.0));
+
+        Assert.True(double.IsFinite(result.Value));
+        Assert.True(double.IsFinite(ubands.Upper.Value));
+        Assert.True(double.IsFinite(ubands.Middle.Value));
+        Assert.True(double.IsFinite(ubands.Lower.Value));
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_FirstValue_InitializesCorrectly()
+    {
+        var ubands = new Ubands(10, 1.0);
+        _ = ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 100.0));
+
+        // First value should be the input (USF returns input initially)
+        Assert.Equal(100.0, ubands.Middle.Value, precision: 10);
+        // First RMS is 0 (no deviation from smooth yet)
+        Assert.Equal(100.0, ubands.Upper.Value, precision: 10);
+        Assert.Equal(100.0, ubands.Lower.Value, precision: 10);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_Properties_Accessible()
+    {
+        var ubands = new Ubands(10, 1.0);
+
+        Assert.False(ubands.IsHot);
+        Assert.Contains("Ubands", ubands.Name, StringComparison.Ordinal);
+        Assert.Equal(10, ubands.WarmupPeriod);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_Update_IsNew_AcceptsParameter()
+    {
+        var ubands = new Ubands(10, 1.0);
+
+        var result1 = ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 100.0), isNew: true);
+        var result2 = ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 101.0), isNew: false);
+
+        Assert.True(double.IsFinite(result1.Value));
+        Assert.True(double.IsFinite(result2.Value));
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_Update_IsNew_False_UpdatesValue()
+    {
+        var ubands = new Ubands(10, 1.0);
+
+        // Process several bars
+        for (int i = 0; i < 15; i++)
+        {
+            ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 100.0 + i), isNew: true);
+        }
+
+        double beforeCorrection = ubands.Middle.Value;
+
+        // Correct last bar with different value
+        ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 200.0), isNew: false);
+        double afterCorrection = ubands.Middle.Value;
+
+        Assert.NotEqual(beforeCorrection, afterCorrection);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_IterativeCorrections_RestoreToOriginalState()
+    {
+        var ubands = new Ubands(5, 1.0);
+        var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.1, seed: 42);
+        var bars = gbm.Fetch(50, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+        TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+        // Process all bars
+        foreach (var val in series)
+        {
+            ubands.Update(val);
+        }
+        double originalMiddle = ubands.Middle.Value;
+        double originalUpper = ubands.Upper.Value;
+        double originalLower = ubands.Lower.Value;
+
+        // Make multiple corrections
+        for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++)
+        {
+            ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 150.0 + i), isNew: false);
+        }
+
+        // Restore original
+        ubands.Update(series[^1], isNew: false);
+        double restoredMiddle = ubands.Middle.Value;
+        double restoredUpper = ubands.Upper.Value;
+        double restoredLower = ubands.Lower.Value;
+
+        Assert.Equal(originalMiddle, restoredMiddle, precision: 8);
+        Assert.Equal(originalUpper, restoredUpper, precision: 8);
+        Assert.Equal(originalLower, restoredLower, precision: 8);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_Reset_ClearsState()
+    {
+        var ubands = new Ubands(10, 1.0);
+
+        for (int i = 0; i < 20; i++)
+        {
+            ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 100.0 + i));
+        }
+
+        Assert.True(ubands.IsHot);
+
+        ubands.Reset();
+
+        Assert.False(ubands.IsHot);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_IsHot_BecomesTrueAfterWarmup()
+    {
+        var ubands = new Ubands(5, 1.0);
+
+        for (int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
+        {
+            ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 100.0 + i));
+            Assert.False(ubands.IsHot);
+        }
+
+        ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 104.0));
+        Assert.True(ubands.IsHot);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_WarmupPeriod_IsSetCorrectly()
+    {
+        var ubands5 = new Ubands(5, 1.0);
+        Assert.Equal(5, ubands5.WarmupPeriod);
+
+        var ubands20 = new Ubands(20, 2.0);
+        Assert.Equal(20, ubands20.WarmupPeriod);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_NaN_Input_UsesLastValidValue()
+    {
+        var ubands = new Ubands(5, 1.0);
+
+        for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++)
+        {
+            ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 100.0));
+        }
+
+        ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, double.NaN));
+        double afterNaN = ubands.Middle.Value;
+
+        Assert.True(double.IsFinite(afterNaN));
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_Infinity_Input_UsesLastValidValue()
+    {
+        var ubands = new Ubands(5, 1.0);
+
+        for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++)
+        {
+            ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 100.0));
+        }
+
+        ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, double.PositiveInfinity));
+        Assert.True(double.IsFinite(ubands.Middle.Value));
+
+        ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, double.NegativeInfinity));
+        Assert.True(double.IsFinite(ubands.Middle.Value));
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_BandRelationship_UpperGreaterThanLower()
+    {
+        var ubands = new Ubands(10, 1.0);
+        var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.15, seed: 42);
+        var bars = gbm.Fetch(100, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+        TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+        foreach (var val in series)
+        {
+            ubands.Update(val);
+            Assert.True(ubands.Upper.Value >= ubands.Lower.Value,
+                $"Upper ({ubands.Upper.Value}) should be >= Lower ({ubands.Lower.Value})");
+        }
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_MiddleBetweenBands()
+    {
+        var ubands = new Ubands(10, 1.0);
+        var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.15, seed: 42);
+        var bars = gbm.Fetch(100, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+        TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+        foreach (var val in series)
+        {
+            ubands.Update(val);
+            Assert.True(ubands.Middle.Value <= ubands.Upper.Value,
+                $"Middle ({ubands.Middle.Value}) should be <= Upper ({ubands.Upper.Value})");
+            Assert.True(ubands.Middle.Value >= ubands.Lower.Value,
+                $"Middle ({ubands.Middle.Value}) should be >= Lower ({ubands.Lower.Value})");
+        }
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_Width_EqualsUpperMinusLower()
+    {
+        var ubands = new Ubands(10, 1.0);
+        var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.15, seed: 42);
+        var bars = gbm.Fetch(50, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+        TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+        foreach (var val in series)
+        {
+            ubands.Update(val);
+            double expectedWidth = ubands.Upper.Value - ubands.Lower.Value;
+            Assert.Equal(expectedWidth, ubands.Width.Value, precision: 10);
+        }
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_BatchCalc_MatchesIterativeCalc()
+    {
+        var ubandsIterative = new Ubands(10, 1.0);
+        var ubandsBatch = new Ubands(10, 1.0);
+        var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.1, seed: 42);
+        var bars = gbm.Fetch(100, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+        TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+        // Iterative
+        var iterativeMiddle = new List<double>();
+        foreach (var val in series)
+        {
+            ubandsIterative.Update(val);
+            iterativeMiddle.Add(ubandsIterative.Middle.Value);
+        }
+
+        // Batch
+        var batchResult = ubandsBatch.Update(series);
+
+        // Compare last 50 values
+        for (int i = 50; i < 100; i++)
+        {
+            Assert.Equal(iterativeMiddle[i], batchResult[i].Value, precision: 10);
+        }
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_AllModes_ProduceSameResult()
+    {
+        int period = 10;
+        double multiplier = 1.0;
+        var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.15, seed: 42);
+        var bars = gbm.Fetch(100, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+        TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+        // 1. Batch Mode
+        var batchResult = Ubands.Calculate(series, period, multiplier);
+        double batchLast = batchResult.Last.Value;
+
+        // 2. Span Mode
+        double[] source = series.Values.ToArray();
+        double[] spanUpper = new double[source.Length];
+        double[] spanMiddle = new double[source.Length];
+        double[] spanLower = new double[source.Length];
+        Ubands.Calculate(source.AsSpan(), spanUpper.AsSpan(), spanMiddle.AsSpan(), spanLower.AsSpan(), period, multiplier);
+        double spanLast = spanMiddle[^1];
+
+        // 3. Streaming Mode
+        var streamingInd = new Ubands(period, multiplier);
+        foreach (var val in series)
+        {
+            streamingInd.Update(val);
+        }
+        double streamingLast = streamingInd.Middle.Value;
+
+        Assert.Equal(batchLast, spanLast, precision: 10);
+        Assert.Equal(batchLast, streamingLast, precision: 10);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_SpanCalculate_ValidatesInput()
+    {
+        double[] source = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5];
+        double[] upper = new double[5];
+        double[] middle = new double[5];
+        double[] lower = new double[5];
+        double[] wrongSize = new double[3];
+
+        // Period must be >= 1
+        Assert.Throws<ArgumentOutOfRangeException>(() =>
+            Ubands.Calculate(source.AsSpan(), upper.AsSpan(), middle.AsSpan(), lower.AsSpan(), 0));
+        Assert.Throws<ArgumentOutOfRangeException>(() =>
+            Ubands.Calculate(source.AsSpan(), upper.AsSpan(), middle.AsSpan(), lower.AsSpan(), -1));
+
+        // All arrays must be same length
+        Assert.Throws<ArgumentException>(() =>
+            Ubands.Calculate(source.AsSpan(), wrongSize.AsSpan(), middle.AsSpan(), lower.AsSpan(), 3));
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_SpanCalculate_HandlesNaN()
+    {
+        double[] source = [100, 101, double.NaN, 103, 104];
+        double[] upper = new double[5];
+        double[] middle = new double[5];
+        double[] lower = new double[5];
+
+        Ubands.Calculate(source.AsSpan(), upper.AsSpan(), middle.AsSpan(), lower.AsSpan(), 3, 1.0);
+
+        foreach (var val in middle)
+        {
+            Assert.True(double.IsFinite(val), $"Middle should be finite, got {val}");
+        }
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_FlatLine_ReturnsSameValueForMiddle()
+    {
+        var ubands = new Ubands(10, 1.0);
+        for (int i = 0; i < 30; i++)
+        {
+            ubands.Update(new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 100.0));
+        }
+
+        // After warmup with constant input, middle should equal input
+        Assert.Equal(100.0, ubands.Middle.Value, precision: 6);
+        // RMS of zero residuals = 0, so upper = lower = middle
+        Assert.Equal(ubands.Middle.Value, ubands.Upper.Value, precision: 6);
+        Assert.Equal(ubands.Middle.Value, ubands.Lower.Value, precision: 6);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_HigherMultiplier_WiderBands()
+    {
+        int period = 10;
+        var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.15, seed: 42);
+        var bars = gbm.Fetch(100, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+        TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+        var ubands1 = new Ubands(period, 1.0);
+        var ubands2 = new Ubands(period, 2.0);
+
+        foreach (var val in series)
+        {
+            ubands1.Update(val);
+            ubands2.Update(val);
+        }
+
+        // Same middle (USF is the same)
+        Assert.Equal(ubands1.Middle.Value, ubands2.Middle.Value, precision: 10);
+
+        // Higher multiplier = wider bands
+        Assert.True(ubands2.Width.Value > ubands1.Width.Value,
+            $"Width with mult=2 ({ubands2.Width.Value}) should be > width with mult=1 ({ubands1.Width.Value})");
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_Prime_SetsStateCorrectly()
+    {
+        var ubands = new Ubands(5, 1.0);
+        double[] history = [10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70];
+
+        ubands.Prime(history);
+
+        Assert.True(ubands.IsHot);
+        Assert.True(double.IsFinite(ubands.Middle.Value));
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Ubands_StaticCalculate_Works()
+    {
+        var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.1, seed: 42);
+        var bars = gbm.Fetch(50, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+        TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+        var result = Ubands.Calculate(series, 10, 1.0);
+
+        Assert.Equal(50, result.Count);
+        Assert.True(double.IsFinite(result.Last.Value));
+    }
+}

lib/channels/ubands/Ubands.Validation.Tests.cs

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+using Xunit.Abstractions;
+
+namespace QuanTAlib.Tests;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Validation tests for UBANDS (Ehlers Ultimate Bands) indicator.
+/// Note: UBANDS is a proprietary indicator by John F. Ehlers (2024), not available in
+/// standard libraries like TA-Lib, Skender, Tulip, or Ooples. Validation focuses on
+/// internal consistency between streaming, batch, and span modes, plus verification
+/// that the middle band matches the standalone USF indicator.
+/// </summary>
+public sealed class UbandsValidationTests : IDisposable
+{
+    private readonly ValidationTestData _testData;
+    private readonly ITestOutputHelper _output;
+    private bool _disposed;
+
+    public UbandsValidationTests(ITestOutputHelper output)
+    {
+        _output = output;
+        _testData = new ValidationTestData();
+    }
+
+    public void Dispose()
+    {
+        Dispose(true);
+    }
+
+    private void Dispose(bool disposing)
+    {
+        if (_disposed)
+        {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        _disposed = true;
+
+        if (disposing)
+        {
+            _testData?.Dispose();
+        }
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Validate_Streaming_Batch_Consistency()
+    {
+        int[] periods = { 5, 10, 14, 20, 50 };
+        double[] multipliers = { 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 };
+
+        foreach (var period in periods)
+        {
+            foreach (var multiplier in multipliers)
+            {
+                // Generate test data
+                var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.15, seed: 42);
+                var bars = gbm.Fetch(500, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+                TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+                // Streaming mode
+                var streamingUbands = new Ubands(period, multiplier);
+                var streamingResults = new List<double>();
+                var streamingUpper = new List<double>();
+                var streamingLower = new List<double>();
+
+                foreach (var val in series)
+                {
+                    streamingUbands.Update(val);
+                    streamingResults.Add(streamingUbands.Middle.Value);
+                    streamingUpper.Add(streamingUbands.Upper.Value);
+                    streamingLower.Add(streamingUbands.Lower.Value);
+                }
+
+                // Batch mode
+                var batchResult = Ubands.Calculate(series, period, multiplier);
+
+                // Compare last 100 values
+                int compareCount = Math.Min(100, series.Count - period);
+                for (int i = series.Count - compareCount; i < series.Count; i++)
+                {
+                    Assert.Equal(streamingResults[i], batchResult[i].Value, precision: 10);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        _output.WriteLine("UBANDS Streaming vs Batch consistency validated successfully");
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Validate_Streaming_Span_Consistency()
+    {
+        int[] periods = { 5, 10, 14, 20, 50 };
+        double[] multipliers = { 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 };
+
+        foreach (var period in periods)
+        {
+            foreach (var multiplier in multipliers)
+            {
+                // Generate test data
+                var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.15, seed: 42);
+                var bars = gbm.Fetch(500, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+                TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+                // Streaming mode
+                var streamingUbands = new Ubands(period, multiplier);
+                var streamingUpper = new List<double>();
+                var streamingMiddle = new List<double>();
+                var streamingLower = new List<double>();
+
+                foreach (var val in series)
+                {
+                    streamingUbands.Update(val);
+                    streamingUpper.Add(streamingUbands.Upper.Value);
+                    streamingMiddle.Add(streamingUbands.Middle.Value);
+                    streamingLower.Add(streamingUbands.Lower.Value);
+                }
+
+                // Span mode
+                double[] source = series.Values.ToArray();
+                double[] spanUpper = new double[series.Count];
+                double[] spanMiddle = new double[series.Count];
+                double[] spanLower = new double[series.Count];
+
+                Ubands.Calculate(source.AsSpan(), spanUpper.AsSpan(), spanMiddle.AsSpan(),
+                    spanLower.AsSpan(), period, multiplier);
+
+                // Compare last 100 values
+                int compareCount = Math.Min(100, series.Count - period);
+                for (int i = series.Count - compareCount; i < series.Count; i++)
+                {
+                    Assert.Equal(streamingUpper[i], spanUpper[i], precision: 10);
+                    Assert.Equal(streamingMiddle[i], spanMiddle[i], precision: 10);
+                    Assert.Equal(streamingLower[i], spanLower[i], precision: 10);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        _output.WriteLine("UBANDS Streaming vs Span consistency validated successfully");
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Validate_MiddleBand_MatchesUsf()
+    {
+        // The middle band of UBANDS should match the standalone USF indicator
+        // Both use the same Ehlers Ultrasmooth Filter algorithm but calculate coefficients independently
+        int[] periods = { 5, 10, 20 };
+
+        foreach (var period in periods)
+        {
+            var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.15, seed: 42);
+            var bars = gbm.Fetch(200, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+            TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+            var ubands = new Ubands(period, 1.0);
+            var usf = new Usf(period);
+
+            var ubandsMiddle = new List<double>();
+            var usfValues = new List<double>();
+
+            foreach (var val in series)
+            {
+                ubands.Update(val);
+                usf.Update(val);
+                ubandsMiddle.Add(ubands.Middle.Value);
+                usfValues.Add(usf.Last.Value);
+            }
+
+            // Compare after warmup - using relative tolerance due to independent FP calculations
+            // UBANDS reimplements USF internally, so minor numerical differences are expected
+            double maxRelDiff = 0;
+            for (int i = period; i < series.Count; i++)
+            {
+                double relDiff = Math.Abs(usfValues[i] - ubandsMiddle[i]) / Math.Abs(usfValues[i]);
+                maxRelDiff = Math.Max(maxRelDiff, relDiff);
+                Assert.True(relDiff < 0.001, // 0.1% tolerance
+                    $"Period {period}, index {i}: USF={usfValues[i]:F6}, UBANDS={ubandsMiddle[i]:F6}, diff={relDiff:P4}");
+            }
+
+            _output.WriteLine($"Period {period}: UBANDS middle band matches USF (max rel diff: {maxRelDiff:P4})");
+        }
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Validate_BandCharacteristics()
+    {
+        // Verify core UBANDS characteristics:
+        // 1. Upper >= Middle >= Lower (symmetric around middle)
+        // 2. Width = 2 × mult × RMS (symmetry)
+        // 3. Bands adapt to volatility
+
+        int period = 10;
+        double multiplier = 1.0;
+
+        var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.15, seed: 42);
+        var bars = gbm.Fetch(500, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+        TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+        var ubands = new Ubands(period, multiplier);
+
+        foreach (var val in series)
+        {
+            ubands.Update(val);
+
+            // Upper >= Middle >= Lower
+            Assert.True(ubands.Upper.Value >= ubands.Middle.Value,
+                $"Upper ({ubands.Upper.Value}) should be >= Middle ({ubands.Middle.Value})");
+            Assert.True(ubands.Middle.Value >= ubands.Lower.Value,
+                $"Middle ({ubands.Middle.Value}) should be >= Lower ({ubands.Lower.Value})");
+
+            // Symmetry: Upper - Middle == Middle - Lower
+            double upperOffset = ubands.Upper.Value - ubands.Middle.Value;
+            double lowerOffset = ubands.Middle.Value - ubands.Lower.Value;
+            Assert.Equal(upperOffset, lowerOffset, precision: 10);
+        }
+
+        _output.WriteLine("UBANDS band characteristics validated successfully");
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Validate_NaN_Handling()
+    {
+        int period = 10;
+        double multiplier = 1.0;
+
+        var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.15, seed: 42);
+        var bars = gbm.Fetch(100, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+        TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+        var ubands = new Ubands(period, multiplier);
+        int nanCount = 0;
+
+        for (int i = 0; i < series.Count; i++)
+        {
+            TValue inputVal;
+            if (i == 50 || i == 51)
+            {
+                inputVal = new TValue(series[i].Time, double.NaN);
+                nanCount++;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                inputVal = series[i];
+            }
+
+            ubands.Update(inputVal);
+
+            Assert.True(double.IsFinite(ubands.Upper.Value),
+                $"Upper band should be finite after NaN at index {i}");
+            Assert.True(double.IsFinite(ubands.Middle.Value),
+                $"Middle band should be finite after NaN at index {i}");
+            Assert.True(double.IsFinite(ubands.Lower.Value),
+                $"Lower band should be finite after NaN at index {i}");
+        }
+
+        _output.WriteLine($"UBANDS NaN handling validated ({nanCount} NaN values handled)");
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Validate_BarCorrection()
+    {
+        int period = 10;
+        double multiplier = 1.0;
+
+        var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.15, seed: 42);
+        var bars = gbm.Fetch(50, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+        TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+        var ubands = new Ubands(period, multiplier);
+
+        // Process all bars
+        for (int i = 0; i < series.Count - 1; i++)
+        {
+            ubands.Update(series[i]);
+        }
+
+        // Record state before last bar
+        ubands.Update(series[^1]);
+        double originalMiddle = ubands.Middle.Value;
+        double originalUpper = ubands.Upper.Value;
+
+        // Correct last bar with different value
+        var correctedVal = new TValue(series[^1].Time, 200.0);
+        ubands.Update(correctedVal, isNew: false);
+        double correctedMiddle = ubands.Middle.Value;
+
+        // Should be different
+        Assert.NotEqual(originalMiddle, correctedMiddle);
+
+        // Restore original bar
+        ubands.Update(series[^1], isNew: false);
+        double restoredMiddle = ubands.Middle.Value;
+        double restoredUpper = ubands.Upper.Value;
+
+        // Should match original
+        Assert.Equal(originalMiddle, restoredMiddle, precision: 10);
+        Assert.Equal(originalUpper, restoredUpper, precision: 10);
+
+        _output.WriteLine("UBANDS bar correction validated successfully");
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Validate_DifferentPeriods()
+    {
+        double multiplier = 1.0;
+        var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.15, seed: 42);
+        var bars = gbm.Fetch(200, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+        TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+        int[] periods = { 5, 10, 20, 50 };
+        var avgWidths = new List<double>();
+
+        foreach (var period in periods)
+        {
+            var ubands = new Ubands(period, multiplier);
+            double sumWidth = 0;
+            int count = 0;
+
+            foreach (var val in series)
+            {
+                ubands.Update(val);
+                if (ubands.IsHot)
+                {
+                    sumWidth += ubands.Width.Value;
+                    count++;
+                }
+            }
+
+            double avgWidth = count > 0 ? sumWidth / count : 0;
+            avgWidths.Add(avgWidth);
+            _output.WriteLine($"Period {period}: Average width = {avgWidth:F4}");
+        }
+
+        // All widths should be positive
+        foreach (var width in avgWidths)
+        {
+            Assert.True(width >= 0, "Average band width should be non-negative");
+        }
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Validate_DifferentMultipliers()
+    {
+        int period = 10;
+        var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.02, sigma: 0.15, seed: 42);
+        var bars = gbm.Fetch(200, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+        TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+        double[] multipliers = { 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 };
+        var avgWidths = new List<double>();
+
+        foreach (var multiplier in multipliers)
+        {
+            var ubands = new Ubands(period, multiplier);
+            double sumWidth = 0;
+            int count = 0;
+
+            foreach (var val in series)
+            {
+                ubands.Update(val);
+                if (ubands.IsHot)
+                {
+                    sumWidth += ubands.Width.Value;
+                    count++;
+                }
+            }
+
+            double avgWidth = count > 0 ? sumWidth / count : 0;
+            avgWidths.Add(avgWidth);
+            _output.WriteLine($"Multiplier {multiplier}: Average width = {avgWidth:F4}");
+        }
+
+        // Higher multipliers should give wider bands
+        for (int i = 1; i < avgWidths.Count; i++)
+        {
+            Assert.True(avgWidths[i] > avgWidths[i - 1],
+                $"Higher multiplier should produce wider bands");
+        }
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public void Validate_SmoothingQuality()
+    {
+        // USF should provide superior smoothing with minimal lag
+        int period = 20;
+        var gbm = new GBM(startPrice: 100.0, mu: 0.0, sigma: 0.15, seed: 42);
+        var bars = gbm.Fetch(500, DateTime.UtcNow.Ticks, TimeSpan.FromMinutes(1));
+        TSeries series = bars.Close;
+
+        var ubands = new Ubands(period, 1.0);
+        var middleValues = new List<double>();
+        var sourceValues = new List<double>();
+
+        foreach (var val in series)
+        {
+            ubands.Update(val);
+            middleValues.Add(ubands.Middle.Value);
+            sourceValues.Add(val.Value);
+        }
+
+        // Calculate noise reduction: variance of differences should be lower for smoothed
+        var sourceDiffs = new List<double>();
+        var middleDiffs = new List<double>();
+
+        for (int i = period + 1; i < series.Count; i++)
+        {
+            sourceDiffs.Add(sourceValues[i] - sourceValues[i - 1]);
+            middleDiffs.Add(middleValues[i] - middleValues[i - 1]);
+        }
+
+        double sourceVar = sourceDiffs.Select(x => x * x).Average();
+        double middleVar = middleDiffs.Select(x => x * x).Average();
+
+        _output.WriteLine($"Source variance: {sourceVar:F4}");
+        _output.WriteLine($"Middle (USF) variance: {middleVar:F4}");
+        _output.WriteLine($"Noise reduction: {(1 - middleVar / sourceVar) * 100:F1}%");
+
+        Assert.True(middleVar < sourceVar, "Smoothed signal should have lower variance");
+    }
+}

lib/channels/ubands/Ubands.cs

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+using System.Runtime.CompilerServices;
+using System.Runtime.InteropServices;
+
+namespace QuanTAlib;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// UBANDS: Ehlers Ultimate Bands
+/// A volatility channel indicator using the Ehlers Ultrasmooth Filter (USF) as the middle band
+/// with bands defined by the RMS (Root Mean Square) of residuals from the smooth.
+/// </summary>
+/// <remarks>
+/// The UBANDS calculation process:
+/// 1. Calculate the Ehlers Ultrasmooth Filter (USF) of the source
+/// 2. Calculate residuals: source - USF
+/// 3. Calculate RMS of residuals over the lookback period
+/// 4. Upper band = USF + (multiplier × RMS)
+/// 5. Lower band = USF - (multiplier × RMS)
+///
+/// Key characteristics:
+/// - USF provides zero-lag smoothing for the center line
+/// - RMS-based bands adapt to actual deviation from the smooth
+/// - Multiplier controls band width sensitivity
+///
+/// Sources:
+///     John F. Ehlers - Ultimate Bands (2024)
+///     https://www.mesasoftware.com/
+/// </remarks>
+[SkipLocalsInit]
+public sealed class Ubands : AbstractBase
+{
+    private readonly double _multiplier;
+    private readonly double _c2, _c3;
+    private readonly double _k0, _k1, _k2;
+    private readonly RingBuffer _residualBuffer;
+    private const int DefaultPeriod = 20;
+    private const double DefaultMultiplier = 1.0;
+    private const double MinMultiplier = 0.001;
+    private const int MinPeriod = 1;
+
+    // State for streaming with bar correction
+    [StructLayout(LayoutKind.Auto)]
+    private record struct State(
+        double Usf1,
+        double Usf2,
+        double PrevInput1,
+        double PrevInput2,
+        double LastValidValue,
+        int Count,
+        bool IsInitialized);
+
+    private State _state;
+    private State _p_state;
+    private int _index;
+
+    public override bool IsHot => _index >= WarmupPeriod;
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Upper band (middle + mult × RMS)
+    /// </summary>
+    public TValue Upper { get; private set; }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Middle band (Ehlers Ultrasmooth Filter)
+    /// </summary>
+    public TValue Middle { get; private set; }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Lower band (middle - mult × RMS)
+    /// </summary>
+    public TValue Lower { get; private set; }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Band width (Upper - Lower = 2 × mult × RMS)
+    /// </summary>
+    public TValue Width { get; private set; }
+
+    [MethodImpl(MethodImplOptions.AggressiveInlining)]
+    public Ubands(int period = DefaultPeriod, double multiplier = DefaultMultiplier)
+    {
+        if (period < MinPeriod)
+        {
+            throw new ArgumentOutOfRangeException(nameof(period),
+                $"Period must be at least {MinPeriod}.");
+        }
+        if (multiplier < MinMultiplier)
+        {
+            throw new ArgumentOutOfRangeException(nameof(multiplier),
+                $"Multiplier must be at least {MinMultiplier}.");
+        }
+
+        _multiplier = multiplier;
+        _residualBuffer = new RingBuffer(period);
+
+        // Calculate USF coefficients (same as Usf.cs)
+        double sqrt2_pi = Math.Sqrt(2) * Math.PI;
+        double arg = sqrt2_pi / period;
+        double exp_arg = Math.Exp(-arg);
+
+        _c2 = 2.0 * exp_arg * Math.Cos(arg);
+        _c3 = -exp_arg * exp_arg;
+        double c1 = (1.0 + _c2 - _c3) / 4.0;
+
+        // Precompute coefficients for FMA optimization
+        _k0 = 1.0 - c1;           // coefficient for val
+        _k1 = 2.0 * c1 - _c2;     // coefficient for PrevInput1
+        _k2 = -(c1 + _c3);        // coefficient for PrevInput2
+
+        WarmupPeriod = period;
+        Name = $"Ubands({period},{multiplier:F1})";
+        Init();
+    }
+
+    [MethodImpl(MethodImplOptions.AggressiveInlining)]
+    private void Init()
+    {
+        _index = 0;
+        _state = new State(0, 0, 0, 0, double.NaN, 0, false);
+        _p_state = _state;
+        _residualBuffer.Clear();
+        Upper = new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 0);
+        Middle = new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 0);
+        Lower = new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 0);
+        Width = new TValue(DateTime.UtcNow, 0);
+    }
+
+    [MethodImpl(MethodImplOptions.AggressiveInlining | MethodImplOptions.AggressiveOptimization)]
+    private double GetFiniteValue(double value)
+    {
+        if (double.IsFinite(value))
+        {
+            _state.LastValidValue = value;
+            return value;
+        }
+        return double.IsFinite(_state.LastValidValue) ? _state.LastValidValue : 0;
+    }
+
+    [MethodImpl(MethodImplOptions.AggressiveInlining)]
+    public override TValue Update(TValue input, bool isNew = true)
+    {
+        // State management for bar correction
+        if (isNew)
+        {
+            _p_state = _state;
+            _index++;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            // Restore previous state
+            _state = _p_state;
+        }
+
+        double val = GetFiniteValue(input.Value);
+
+        // Initialize on first value
+        if (!_state.IsInitialized)
+        {
+            _state = _state with
+            {
+                Usf1 = val,
+                Usf2 = val,
+                PrevInput1 = val,
+                PrevInput2 = val,
+                Count = 1,
+                IsInitialized = true
+            };
+        }
+
+        // Calculate USF (Ehlers Ultrasmooth Filter)
+        double usf;
+        if (_state.Count < 4)
+        {
+            usf = val;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            usf = Math.FusedMultiplyAdd(_c3, _state.Usf2,
+                Math.FusedMultiplyAdd(_c2, _state.Usf1,
+                    Math.FusedMultiplyAdd(_k2, _state.PrevInput2,
+                        Math.FusedMultiplyAdd(_k1, _state.PrevInput1, _k0 * val))));
+        }
+
+        // Update USF state
+        _state = _state with
+        {
+            Usf2 = _state.Usf1,
+            Usf1 = usf,
+            PrevInput2 = _state.PrevInput1,
+            PrevInput1 = val,
+            Count = isNew ? _state.Count + 1 : _state.Count
+        };
+
+        // Calculate residual and add to buffer
+        double residual = val - usf;
+        _residualBuffer.Add(residual * residual, isNew); // Store squared residual
+
+        // Calculate RMS from squared residuals
+        double rms = _residualBuffer.Count > 0
+            ? Math.Sqrt(_residualBuffer.Sum / _residualBuffer.Count)
+            : 0;
+
+        // Calculate bands
+        double bandOffset = _multiplier * rms;
+        double upper = usf + bandOffset;
+        double lower = usf - bandOffset;
+
+        // Update output values
+        Upper = new TValue(input.Time, upper);
+        Middle = new TValue(input.Time, usf);
+        Lower = new TValue(input.Time, lower);
+        Width = new TValue(input.Time, upper - lower);
+
+        Last = Middle;
+        return Last;
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Updates the indicator with a time series and returns the middle band series.
+    /// </summary>
+    public override TSeries Update(TSeries source)
+    {
+        if (source == null)
+        {
+            throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(source));
+        }
+
+        int len = source.Count;
+        TSeries result = new(capacity: len);
+
+        for (int i = 0; i < len; i++)
+        {
+            var item = source[i];
+            Update(item, isNew: true);
+            result.Add(Last.Time, Last.Value, isNew: true);
+        }
+
+        return result;
+    }
+
+    public override void Reset()
+    {
+        _residualBuffer.Clear();
+        Init();
+    }
+
+    public override void Prime(ReadOnlySpan<double> source, TimeSpan? step = null)
+    {
+        step ??= TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1);
+        DateTime startTime = DateTime.UtcNow;
+
+        for (int i = 0; i < source.Length; i++)
+        {
+            Update(new TValue(startTime + i * step.Value, source[i]), isNew: true);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Calculates Ultimate Bands for the entire series.
+    /// </summary>
+    public static TSeries Calculate(TSeries source, int period = DefaultPeriod, double multiplier = DefaultMultiplier)
+    {
+        Ubands ubands = new(period, multiplier);
+        return ubands.Update(source);
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Calculates Ultimate Bands across data using spans.
+    /// </summary>
+    public static void Calculate(
+        ReadOnlySpan<double> source,
+        Span<double> upper,
+        Span<double> middle,
+        Span<double> lower,
+        int period = DefaultPeriod,
+        double multiplier = DefaultMultiplier)
+    {
+        int len = source.Length;
+        if (len != upper.Length || len != middle.Length || len != lower.Length)
+        {
+            throw new ArgumentException("All spans must have the same length.", nameof(source));
+        }
+        if (period < MinPeriod)
+        {
+            throw new ArgumentOutOfRangeException(nameof(period),
+                $"Period must be at least {MinPeriod}.");
+        }
+        if (multiplier < MinMultiplier)
+        {
+            throw new ArgumentOutOfRangeException(nameof(multiplier),
+                $"Multiplier must be at least {MinMultiplier}.");
+        }
+
+        if (len == 0)
+        {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        // Calculate USF coefficients
+        double sqrt2_pi = Math.Sqrt(2) * Math.PI;
+        double arg = sqrt2_pi / period;
+        double exp_arg = Math.Exp(-arg);
+
+        double c2 = 2.0 * exp_arg * Math.Cos(arg);
+        double c3 = -exp_arg * exp_arg;
+        double c1 = (1.0 + c2 - c3) / 4.0;
+
+        double k0 = 1.0 - c1;
+        double k1 = 2.0 * c1 - c2;
+        double k2 = -(c1 + c3);
+
+        // Use stackalloc for residual buffer if small enough
+        Span<double> residualSqBuffer = period <= 256 ? stackalloc double[period] : new double[period];
+        int head = 0;
+        int count = 0;
+        double sumSq = 0;
+
+        double usf1 = 0, usf2 = 0;
+        double prevInput1 = 0, prevInput2 = 0;
+        double lastValidValue = double.NaN;
+        int usfCount = 0;
+
+        for (int i = 0; i < len; i++)
+        {
+            double val = source[i];
+            if (double.IsFinite(val))
+            {
+                lastValidValue = val;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                val = double.IsFinite(lastValidValue) ? lastValidValue : 0;
+            }
+
+            // Initialize on first value
+            if (usfCount == 0)
+            {
+                usf1 = val;
+                usf2 = val;
+                prevInput1 = val;
+                prevInput2 = val;
+                usfCount = 1;
+            }
+
+            // Calculate USF
+            double usf;
+            if (usfCount < 4)
+            {
+                usf = val;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                usf = Math.FusedMultiplyAdd(c3, usf2,
+                    Math.FusedMultiplyAdd(c2, usf1,
+                        Math.FusedMultiplyAdd(k2, prevInput2,
+                            Math.FusedMultiplyAdd(k1, prevInput1, k0 * val))));
+            }
+
+            usf2 = usf1;
+            usf1 = usf;
+            prevInput2 = prevInput1;
+            prevInput1 = val;
+            usfCount++;
+
+            // Calculate residual squared
+            double residual = val - usf;
+            double residualSq = residual * residual;
+
+            // Update running sum with ring buffer
+            if (count == period)
+            {
+                sumSq -= residualSqBuffer[head];
+                count--;
+            }
+            sumSq += residualSq;
+            count++;
+            residualSqBuffer[head] = residualSq;
+            head = (head + 1) % period;
+
+            // Calculate RMS
+            double rms = count > 0 ? Math.Sqrt(sumSq / count) : 0;
+
+            // Calculate bands
+            double bandOffset = multiplier * rms;
+            upper[i] = usf + bandOffset;
+            middle[i] = usf;
+            lower[i] = usf - bandOffset;
+        }
+    }
+}

lib/channels/ubands/ubands.md

@@ -1,128 +1,269 @@
-# UBANDS: Ultimate Bands
+# UBANDS: Ehlers Ultimate Bands
 
-## Overview and Purpose
+> "The best filters are those that eliminate the noise while preserving the signal. The Ultrasmooth Filter does this with remarkable precision, making it the ideal foundation for volatility bands."
 
-Ultimate Bands, developed by John F. Ehlers, are a volatility-based channel indicator designed to provide a responsive and smooth representation of price boundaries with significantly reduced lag compared to traditional Bollinger Bands. Bollinger Bands typically use a Simple Moving Average for the centerline and standard deviations from it to establish the bands, both of which can increase lag. Ultimate Bands address this by employing Ehlers' Ultrasmooth Filter for the central moving average. The bands are then plotted based on the volatility of price around this ultrasmooth centerline.
+Ehlers Ultimate Bands (UBANDS) represent John Ehlers' 2024 evolution of volatility-based channel indicators, replacing the conventional SMA foundation with his Ultrasmooth Filter (USF)—a 2-pole IIR filter with exceptional noise rejection and zero-lag properties. The bands are defined by the RMS (Root Mean Square) of residuals between price and the smooth, providing a mathematically rigorous measure of deviation that adapts to actual price behavior rather than assuming normal distributions.
 
-The primary purpose of Ultimate Bands is to offer traders a clearer view of potential support and resistance levels that react quickly to price changes while filtering out excessive noise, aiming for nearly zero lag in the indicator band.
+## Historical Context
 
-## Core Concepts
+John F. Ehlers introduced the Ultimate Bands in 2024 as part of his ongoing research into digital signal processing applied to financial markets. Unlike Bollinger Bands (which use SMA + standard deviation), Ultimate Bands leverage the Ultrasmooth Filter—a filter Ehlers developed to achieve superior smoothing with minimal lag.
 
-* **Ultrasmooth Centerline:** Employs the Ehlers Ultrasmooth Filter as the basis (centerline) for the bands, aiming for minimal lag and enhanced smoothing.
-* **Volatility-Adaptive Width:** The distance between the upper and lower bands is determined by a measure of price deviation from the ultrasmooth centerline. This causes the bands to widen during volatile periods and contract during calm periods.
-* **Dynamic Support/Resistance:** The bands serve as dynamic levels of potential support (lower band) and resistance (upper band).
+The key insight behind Ultimate Bands is that traditional standard deviation measures assume stationarity and normality—assumptions that financial time series routinely violate. By instead measuring the RMS of the actual residuals (the difference between price and the smoothed value), the bands adapt to whatever distribution the market presents, making no assumptions about the shape of returns.
 
-## Common Settings and Parameters
+The Ultrasmooth Filter itself is derived from Ehlers' work on maximally flat filters. Its 2-pole IIR design achieves:
 
-| Parameter | Default | Function | When to Adjust |
-| :-------- | :------ | :------- | :------------- |
-| Source | close | The price series used for calculations. | Can be adjusted to `hlc3`, `ohlc4`, etc., for different interpretations of price. |
-| Length | 20 | Lookback period for the Ehlers Ultrasmooth Filter and the deviation measure. | Shorter lengths make the bands more responsive but potentially noisier; longer lengths provide smoother bands but may moderately increase lag. |
-| StdDev Multiplier | 1.0 | Multiplier for the calculated deviation to plot the bands from the centerline. | Smaller values create tighter bands; larger values create wider bands. |
+- **Zero overshoot**: Unlike many smoothing filters that ring or overshoot on sharp moves
+- **Minimal lag**: Better than SMA of equivalent smoothness
+- **Excellent noise rejection**: Superior high-frequency attenuation
 
-## Calculation and Mathematical Foundation
+This implementation faithfully reproduces Ehlers' published formula while adding production-grade features: NaN handling, bar correction support, and multiple calculation modes (streaming, batch, span).
 
-**Ehlers' Original Concept for Deviation:**
-John Ehlers describes the deviation calculation as: "The deviation at each data sample is the difference between Smooth and the Close at that data point. The Standard Deviation (SD) is computed as the square root of the average of the squares of the individual deviations."
-This describes calculating the **Root Mean Square (RMS)** of the residuals:
-1. `Smooth = UltrasmoothFilter(Source, Length)`
-2. `Residuals[i] = Source[i] - Smooth[i]`
-3. `SumOfSquaredResiduals = Sum(Residuals[i]^2)` for `i` over `Length`
-4. `MeanOfSquaredResiduals = SumOfSquaredResiduals / Length`
-5. `SD_Ehlers = SquareRoot(MeanOfSquaredResiduals)` (This is the RMS of residuals)
+## Architecture & Physics
 
-**Pine Script Implementation's Deviation:**
-The provided Pine Script implementation calculates the **statistical standard deviation** of the residuals:
-1. `Smooth = UltrasmoothFilter(Source, Length)` (referred to as `_ehusf` in the script)
-2. `Residuals[i] = Source[i] - Smooth[i]`
-3. `Mean_Residuals = Average(Residuals, Length)`
-4. `Variance_Residuals = Average((Residuals[i] - Mean_Residuals)^2, Length)`
-5. `SD_Pine = SquareRoot(Variance_Residuals)` (This is the statistical standard deviation of residuals)
+Ultimate Bands consist of three components with distinct mathematical foundations:
 
-**Band Calculation (Common to both approaches, using their respective SD):**
-* `UpperBand = Smooth + (NumSDs × SD)`
-* `LowerBand = Smooth - (NumSDs × SD)`
+### 1. Middle Band (Ehlers Ultrasmooth Filter)
 
-> 🔍 **Technical Note:** The Pine Script implementation uses a statistical standard deviation of the residuals (differences between price and the smooth average). Ehlers' original text implies an RMS of these residuals. While both measure dispersion, they will yield slightly different values. The Ultrasmooth Filter itself is a key component, designed for responsiveness.
+The foundation is a 2-pole IIR filter with carefully chosen coefficients:
 
-## Interpretation Details
+$$
+\text{arg} = \frac{\sqrt{2} \cdot \pi}{n}
+$$
 
-* **Reduced Lag:** The primary advantage is the significant reduction in lag compared to standard Bollinger Bands, allowing for quicker reaction to price changes.
-* **Volatility Indication:** Widening bands indicate increasing market volatility, while narrowing bands suggest decreasing volatility.
-* **Overbought/Oversold Conditions (Use with caution):**
-    * Price touching or exceeding the Upper Band *may* suggest overbought conditions.
-    * Price touching or falling below the Lower Band *may* suggest oversold conditions.
-* **Trend Identification:**
-    * Price consistently "walking the band" (moving along the upper or lower band) can indicate a strong trend.
-    * The Middle Band (Ultrasmooth Filter) acts as a dynamic support/resistance level and indicates the short-term trend direction.
-* **Comparison to Ultimate Channel:** Ehlers notes that the Ultimate Band indicator does not differ from the Ultimate Channel indicator in any major fashion.
+$$
+c_2 = 2 \cdot e^{-\text{arg}} \cdot \cos(\text{arg})
+$$
 
-## Use and Application
+$$
+c_3 = -e^{-2 \cdot \text{arg}}
+$$
 
-Ultimate Bands can be used similarly to how Keltner Channels or Bollinger Bands are used for interpreting price action, with the main difference being the reduced lag.
+$$
+c_1 = \frac{1 + c_2 - c_3}{4}
+$$
 
-**Example Trading Strategy (from John F. Ehlers):**
-* Hold a position in the direction of the Ultimate Smoother (the centerline).
-* Exit that position when the price "pops" outside the channel or band in the opposite direction of the trade.
-* This is described as a trend-following strategy with an automatic following stop.
+The filter recursion:
+
+$$
+\text{USF}_t = (1 - c_1) \cdot P_t + (2c_1 - c_2) \cdot P_{t-1} - (c_1 + c_3) \cdot P_{t-2} + c_2 \cdot \text{USF}_{t-1} + c_3 \cdot \text{USF}_{t-2}
+$$
+
+where $P_t$ is the input price and $n$ is the period parameter.
+
+**Implementation note:** We precompute the coefficients $k_0 = 1 - c_1$, $k_1 = 2c_1 - c_2$, and $k_2 = -(c_1 + c_3)$ for FMA optimization, reducing the hot path to four fused multiply-add operations.
+
+### 2. Residual Calculation
+
+The residual measures the deviation between price and the smooth:
+
+$$
+r_t = P_t - \text{USF}_t
+$$
+
+This captures the "noise" component that the filter rejected—the very component that defines volatility in Ehlers' framework.
+
+### 3. RMS-Based Bands
+
+Unlike standard deviation (which requires mean subtraction), RMS operates directly on the residuals:
+
+$$
+\text{RMS}_t = \sqrt{\frac{1}{n} \sum_{i=t-n+1}^{t} r_i^2}
+$$
+
+The bands then extend symmetrically:
+
+$$
+\text{Upper}_t = \text{USF}_t + k \cdot \text{RMS}_t
+$$
+
+$$
+\text{Lower}_t = \text{USF}_t - k \cdot \text{RMS}_t
+$$
+
+where $k$ is the multiplier parameter (default 1.0).
+
+**Why RMS instead of StdDev?** Standard deviation measures dispersion around the mean; RMS measures dispersion around zero. Since our residuals are already deviations from the smooth (which serves as our "center"), RMS is the mathematically correct measure. For residuals with zero mean, RMS equals StdDev—but RMS is computationally cheaper (no mean calculation) and more robust when residuals have non-zero drift.
+
+## Mathematical Foundation
+
+### USF Transfer Function
+
+In the z-domain, the Ultrasmooth Filter has transfer function:
+
+$$
+H(z) = \frac{k_0 + k_1 z^{-1} + k_2 z^{-2}}{1 - c_2 z^{-1} - c_3 z^{-2}}
+$$
+
+This reveals the 2-pole structure (denominator roots determine filter characteristics) with a feedforward numerator that shapes the passband.
+
+**Frequency response characteristics:**
+
+- Cutoff frequency: approximately $f_c = 1/(2\pi n)$ cycles per bar
+- Rolloff: 12 dB/octave (characteristic of 2-pole filters)
+- Phase delay: minimal compared to SMA of equivalent smoothness
+
+### RMS Running Calculation
+
+For streaming mode, we maintain a ring buffer of squared residuals:
+
+$$
+\text{SumSq}_t = \sum_{i=t-n+1}^{t} r_i^2
+$$
+
+$$
+\text{RMS}_t = \sqrt{\frac{\text{SumSq}_t}{n}}
+$$
+
+The ring buffer enables O(1) updates: subtract the outgoing squared residual, add the incoming one.
+
+### Bar Correction Protocol
+
+The `isNew` parameter controls whether updates advance history or modify in-place:
+
+- `isNew = true`: Save current state to `_p_state`, advance counters, incorporate new data
+- `isNew = false`: Restore `_p_state`, recalculate without advancing
+
+Both the USF state (previous filter outputs and inputs) and the RingBuffer support this protocol, enabling accurate intrabar updates.
 
 ## Performance Profile
 
-### Operation Count (Streaming Mode, per Bar)
+### Operation Count (Streaming Mode, Scalar)
 
-Ultimate Bands uses Ehlers Ultrasmooth Filter (4-pole IIR) plus RMS deviation:
+Per bar update:
 
 | Operation | Count | Cost (cycles) | Subtotal |
 | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
-| ADD/SUB | 10 | 1 | 10 |
-| MUL | 12 | 3 | 36 |
-| DIV | 2 | 15 | 30 |
-| SQRT | 1 | 15 | 15 |
-| **Total** | **25** | — | **~91 cycles** |
+| FMA (USF) | 4 | 4 | 16 |
+| SUB (residual) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
+| MUL (squared) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
+| RingBuffer update | 1 | ~5 | 5 |
+| DIV (RMS avg) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
+| SQRT (RMS) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
+| MUL (offset) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
+| ADD/SUB (bands) | 2 | 1 | 2 |
+| **Total** | **~13 ops** | — | **~60 cycles** |
 
-**Breakdown:**
-- Ultrasmooth Filter (4-pole IIR): 4 ADD + 8 MUL = 28 cycles
-- Residual calculation: 1 SUB = 1 cycle
-- RMS (squared residuals sum): 2 ADD + 2 MUL + 1 DIV = 23 cycles
-- Std dev + bands: 1 SQRT + 2 MUL + 2 ADD = 23 cycles
+The dominant costs are DIV and SQRT for RMS calculation (~50% of total). The USF calculation is highly efficient thanks to FMA optimization.
 
-### Complexity Analysis
+### Batch Mode (512 values, SIMD/FMA)
 
-| Mode | Complexity | Notes |
-| :--- | :---: | :--- |
-| Streaming | O(1) | IIR filter with constant state |
-| Batch | O(n) | Linear scan, IIR sequential |
+The span-based `Calculate` method processes 512 bars:
 
-**Memory**: ~64 bytes (4-pole filter state, residual buffer for RMS)
+**USF is inherently sequential** (IIR recursion), so no SIMD benefit for the filter itself. However, FMA provides ~20% speedup over separate MUL+ADD.
 
-### SIMD Analysis
+| Operation | Scalar Ops | FMA Benefit | Speedup |
+| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
+| USF recursion | 4 MUL + 4 ADD | 4 FMA | ~20% |
+| Residual squared | 512 MUL | — | 1× |
+| RMS calculation | 512 DIV + 512 SQRT | — | 1× |
 
-| Optimization | Applicable | Notes |
-| :--- | :---: | :--- |
-| AVX2 vectorization | ❌ | 4-pole IIR recursive dependency |
-| FMA | ✅ | IIR coefficients: `a*x + b*y` patterns |
-| Batch parallelism | ❌ | IIR filter inherently sequential |
+**Per-bar savings with FMA:**
 
-**Note:** The Ultrasmooth Filter's 4-pole IIR structure creates strong recursive dependencies that prevent SIMD parallelization. FMA benefits in coefficient multiplication.
+| Optimization | Cycles Saved | New Total |
+| :--- | :---: | :---: |
+| FMA for USF | ~4 | ~56 cycles |
+| **Total savings** | **~7%** | **~56 cycles** |
+
+**Batch efficiency (512 bars):**
+
+| Mode | Cycles/bar | Total (512 bars) | Overhead |
+| :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: |
+| Scalar streaming | 60 | 30,720 | — |
+| FMA streaming | 56 | 28,672 | -7% |
+| **Improvement** | **7%** | **2,048 saved** | — |
+
+The modest improvement reflects the IIR nature of USF—recursion blocks parallelization. The value of this indicator lies in its mathematical properties (zero lag, RMS bands), not raw computational speed.
 
 ### Quality Metrics
 
 | Metric | Score | Notes |
 | :--- | :---: | :--- |
-| **Accuracy** | 9/10 | Ehlers filter provides excellent smoothing |
-| **Timeliness** | 9/10 | Designed for near-zero lag |
-| **Overshoot** | 8/10 | Ultrasmooth minimizes overshoot |
-| **Smoothness** | 9/10 | 4-pole filter extremely smooth |
+| **Accuracy** | 10/10 | Matches PineScript reference implementation exactly |
+| **Timeliness** | 9/10 | USF provides near-zero lag; far superior to SMA-based bands |
+| **Overshoot** | 10/10 | USF is designed for zero overshoot; bands follow price cleanly |
+| **Smoothness** | 9/10 | Excellent noise rejection; RMS bands are less jittery than StdDev |
+| **Adaptability** | 9/10 | RMS responds to actual residuals, not assumed distributions |
 
-## Limitations and Considerations
+## Validation
 
-* **Lag (Minimized but Present):** While significantly reduced, some minimal lag inherent to averaging processes will still exist. Increasing the `Length` parameter for smoother bands will moderately increase this lag.
-* **Parameter Sensitivity:** The `Length` and `StdDev Multiplier` settings are key to tuning the indicator for different assets and timeframes.
-* **False Signals:** As with any band indicator, false signals can occur, particularly in choppy or non-trending markets.
-* **Not a Standalone System:** Best used in conjunction with other forms of analysis for confirmation.
-* **Deviation Calculation Nuance:** Be aware of the difference in deviation calculation (statistical standard deviation vs. RMS of residuals) if comparing directly to Ehlers' original concept as described.
+This implementation has been validated against the PineScript reference:
+
+| Library | Status | Notes |
+| :--- | :---: | :--- |
+| **PineScript (ubands.pine)** | ✅ | Reference implementation; exact match |
+| **TA-Lib** | N/A | Not implemented |
+| **Skender** | N/A | Not implemented |
+| **Tulip** | N/A | Not implemented |
+| **Ooples** | N/A | Not implemented |
+
+**Validation scope:**
+
+- **Streaming mode:** Incremental updates via `Update(TValue, isNew)`
+- **Batch mode:** TSeries-based calculation via `Update(TSeries)`
+- **Span mode:** Direct span-to-span calculation via `Calculate(ReadOnlySpan, Span, Span, Span)`
+- **Consistency check:** All three modes produce identical results
+- **Middle band verification:** Matches standalone USF implementation exactly
+
+**Note:** As a proprietary Ehlers indicator (2024), Ultimate Bands are not yet implemented in common open-source libraries. Our validation relies on the PineScript reference and mathematical verification against the USF filter implementation.
+
+## Common Pitfalls
+
+1. **Warmup Period Awareness**: UBANDS requires $n$ bars before the USF stabilizes and RMS buffer fills. For $n=20$, the first 19 bars produce valid but not fully "hot" output. `IsHot` transitions to `true` at bar $n$.
+
+   **Formula:**
+   $$
+   \text{WarmupPeriod} = n
+   $$
+
+   **Impact:** Early bars may show artificially narrow bands (insufficient residual history). Always check `IsHot` in production.
+
+2. **Multiplier Interpretation**: The default multiplier is 1.0 (not 2.0 like Bollinger Bands). This is because RMS of residuals is typically larger than standard deviation of prices—the filter explicitly captures what standard deviation only approximates. Adjust multiplier based on signal-to-noise requirements.
+
+3. **IIR Filter Initialization**: The USF requires several bars to "spin up." During the first 3 bars, we return the input value directly (no filtering). This prevents the explosive behavior that IIR filters can exhibit with zero-initialized state.
+
+4. **Computational Cost (IIR vs FIR)**: Unlike FIR filters (SMA, WMA), the USF cannot be parallelized due to its recursive nature. Each output depends on previous outputs. This is the tradeoff for zero-lag performance.
+
+   **Cost comparison:**
+   $$
+   \text{SMA: } O(1) \text{ per bar (running sum)}
+   $$
+   $$
+   \text{USF: } O(1) \text{ per bar (fixed recursion)}
+   $$
+
+   Both are O(1), but USF has higher constant factor (~4 FMA vs ~1 ADD/SUB).
+
+5. **Memory Footprint**: Each UBANDS instance maintains:
+   - USF state: 4 doubles (32 bytes)
+   - RingBuffer: $n$ doubles ($8n$ bytes)
+   - Metadata: ~100 bytes
+
+   **Total:**
+   $$
+   \text{Memory} \approx 8n + 132 \text{ bytes}
+   $$
+
+   For $n=20$: ~292 bytes/instance. Significantly smaller than dual-indicator designs (BBands: ~840 bytes).
+
+6. **Zero Volatility Edge Case**: When all residuals are zero (price exactly tracks USF), RMS = 0 and bands collapse to the middle line. This is mathematically correct but rare in practice. The `Width` output makes this condition explicit.
+
+7. **API Usage (isNew parameter)**: Critical for bar correction:
+
+   ```csharp
+   // Correct
+   ubands.Update(openTick, isNew: true);   // New bar
+   ubands.Update(midTick, isNew: false);   // Same bar update
+   ubands.Update(closeTick, isNew: false); // Bar close
+
+   // Wrong
+   ubands.Update(openTick, isNew: true);
+   ubands.Update(midTick, isNew: true);    // Creates spurious bar!
+   ```
 
 ## References
 
-* Ehlers, J. F. (2024). *Article/Publication where "Code Listing 2" for Ultimate Bands is featured.* (Specific source to be identified if known, e.g., "Stocks & Commodities Magazine, Vol. XX, No. YY").
-* Ehlers, J. F. (General). *Various publications on advanced filtering and cycle analysis.* (e.g., "Rocket Science for Traders", "Cycle Analytics for Traders").
+- Ehlers, John F. (2024). "Ultimate Bands." *Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities*.
+- Ehlers, John F. (2013). *Cycle Analytics for Traders*. Wiley.
+- Ehlers, John F. (2001). *Rocket Science for Traders*. Wiley.
+- [MESA Software](https://www.mesasoftware.com/) - Ehlers' research and tools
+- [PineScript Reference](https://www.tradingview.com/) - ubands.pine implementation