Moving averages (MA) are one of the most common technical indicators available to traders. This tool comes in many forms: simple, exponential, and weighted. Moving averages make it easier to spot ...

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Have you ever found yourself wrestling with Excel formulas, trying to calculate moving averages or rolling totals, only to end up frustrated by the constant need for manual adjustments? You’re not ...

This report presents a simple, 30 year study on the best moving average to use to define bull and bear markets. A study like this is necessary since most moving averages in use are based on nothing ...

A Golden Cross occurs when a 50-day moving average crosses through a 200-day moving average to the upside. Moving Averages are the easiest technical indicators to understand, notably the simple moving ...

The first step to successful trading is the identification of medium- and short-term trends. Traders who remain on the right side of the trend and use risk management principles usually end up earning ...

The stock market is a turbulent sea of constantly shifting prices, driven by news, sentiment, and volume. For new traders, the daily fluctuations can feel like a cacophony of noise, making it nearly ...