The Magic of Moving Averages
by Ryan Ermey, Staff Writer, Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Jan 31, 2019
2 minutes
When price charts begin to look like jagged mountain ranges, it can be hard to map out which way stocks are headed. Enter the simple moving average. The tool is a staple of technical analysis--the practice of determining the direction of stock prices based on statistical patterns. It can sharpen the stock market picture, and, although a moving average won't pinpoint peaks or troughs,
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