ClearPath Trader

Moving Average

Generic average of past closes (SMA/EMA/etc.). Smooths noise to define trend direction and dynamic support/resistance.

Category: Trend · Complexity: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)

Tags: trend, live-overlay, price

Live chart overlay: SMA

Moving Average chart illustration

Formula

MA_n = average of the last n closes (SMA, EMA, or WMA depending on type)

How to read

Treat as a dynamic trend filter and support/resistance. Crosses of a faster MA through a slower MA mark regime shifts.

Limitations

Any MA is a lagging smoother. Fast lengths fake out; slow lengths miss turns.

Typical settings

20 / 50 / 200 depending on timeframe

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