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Moving Average
IndicatorsA smoothed line that calculates the average price over a specified number of periods. Common types: SMA (equal weight) and EMA (recent weight). Used to identify trend direction and dynamic support/resistance.
Related Terms
SMA (Simple Moving Average)
A moving average calculated by adding closing prices over a period and dividing by the number of periods.
EMA (Exponential Moving Average)
A moving average that gives more weight to recent prices, making it more responsive to new information than the SMA.
Golden Cross
A bullish technical signal that occurs when the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day moving average.
Death Cross
A bearish technical signal that occurs when the 50-day moving average crosses below the 200-day moving average.