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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 ...

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 ...

Moving averages are a technical indicator forex traders use to analyze price trends and help identify potential trade opportunities. Day traders often use moving averages to help them decide when to ...