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Moving averages (SMA and EMA)
The simplest trend tool; crossovers of fast and slow averages and dynamic support and resistance.
On the market right now Daily timeframe, default settings
Playground
MA playground
Choose a symbol and timeframe, change the settings and see what signals it gave on real candles.
Average type
xauusd · Daily
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MA summary card
Formula
- SMA = sum of the closing prices of n candles ÷ n
- EMA = today's price × k + yesterday's EMA × (1 − k), with k = 2 ÷ (n + 1)
Default settings
Fast 20 and slow 50; 200 for the long-term trend
Settings by trading style
| Style | Setting | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Scalping | EMA 9 and 21 | Following short swings |
| Daily | EMA 20 and 50 | Multi-day trend |
| Swing | SMA 50 and 200 | Golden cross and death cross |
Main signals
- The fast average crossing above the slow one (golden cross)
- The fast average crossing below the slow one (death cross)
- Price above the 200 average = long-term uptrend
- Price bouncing off the average in a trend = dynamic support or resistance
Common mistakes
- Following crossovers in a sideways market
- Expecting early signals from a tool that lags by nature
- Using dozens of averages on one chart
Teagle's indicator lab is educational and not a recommendation to buy or sell. Decisions and risk management are the trader's own.