Moving Average Calculator
Calculate SMA, EMA, and WMA for technical analysis
Configuration
Simple average of prices over the period
Number of periods to average (e.g., 20, 50, 200)
Enter historical prices, most recent last
Common Periods:
Analysis Results
SMA (5 Period)
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Current Price: $0.00
Position
At MA
Distance
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MA Trend Direction
Sideways
Understanding Moving Averages
SMA (Simple): Equal weight to all periods, slower to react but smoother.
EMA (Exponential): More weight on recent prices, faster reaction to changes.
WMA (Weighted): Linear weighting system, balance between SMA and EMA.
Moving averages help identify trends and act as dynamic support/resistance.
Moving Average Comparison
| Type | Responsiveness | Smoothness | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMA | Slow | Very Smooth | Long-term trends |
| EMA | Fast | Moderate | Short-term trading |
| WMA | Moderate | Smooth | Balanced approach |
Popular MA Periods
- 9 EMA: Very short-term, scalping
- 20 SMA: Short-term trend (1 month)
- 50 SMA: Medium-term trend
- 100 SMA: Intermediate trend
- 200 SMA: Long-term trend (1 year)
The 50 and 200 SMAs are widely watched by institutions.
MA Trading Strategies
- Golden Cross: 50 MA crosses above 200 MA (bullish)
- Death Cross: 50 MA crosses below 200 MA (bearish)
- MA Bounce: Buy/sell when price bounces off MA
- MA Envelope: Trade bands around MA
- Triple MA: Use 3 MAs for confirmation
MA Trading Tips
- • Price above MA = potential support, below = potential resistance
- • Slope of MA indicates trend strength
- • Multiple MAs can create dynamic support/resistance zones
- • MAs work best in trending markets, less effective in ranges
- • Combine with volume for confirmation
- • Use longer periods for investing, shorter for trading