Moving Average
Technical Analysis
Definition
A technical indicator that smooths price data by creating a constantly updated average price over a specific time period, commonly used to identify trend direction and support/resistance levels.
Key Points
- Simple MA averages prices over set period
- Exponential MA gives more weight to recent prices
- Commonly used periods: 20, 50, 100, 200 days
Examples
50-day moving average200-day moving averageQuick Info
Category
Technical Analysis
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