A moving average is a type of trendline that smoothes out values of adjacent statistical observations and thereby eliminates minor or irregular fluctuations (called "noise"). A moving average is one ...

Discover how 5-, 8-, and 13-period simple moving averages can enhance day trading by improving entry/exit points and managing ...

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A moving average is a popular technical analysis tool used to reflect trends in the stock market and individual equities. Option traders use moving averages to determine which direction an equity’s ...