What are the different types of moving averages?

by vincenzo.murazik , in category: Stocks and Equities , a year ago

What are the different types of moving averages?

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by augustine , a year ago

@vincenzo.murazik 

There are several types of moving averages commonly used in technical analysis:

  1. Simple Moving Average (SMA): This is the most basic form of moving averages and is calculated by taking the average closing prices of a security over a specific period of time.
  2. Exponential Moving Average (EMA): EMA gives more weight to recent prices, which makes it more responsive to recent price changes compared to the SMA. It is calculated using a formula that applies greater weight to recent data points.
  3. Weighted Moving Average (WMA): WMA assigns different weights to each closing price, giving more importance to recent prices. The formula used in its calculation includes multiplying each closing price by a specific weight.
  4. Smoothed Moving Average (SMMA): SMMA is a modified version of the simple moving average, designed to reduce the impact of the price spikes or choppy market conditions. It is calculated by averaging the closing prices over a given period and then smoothing it further by eliminating the price fluctuations.
  5. Triangular Moving Average (TMA): TMA is similar to the weighted moving average, but it assigns equal weights to each closing price in a specific period. It smoothes out the data and reduces the impact of short-term fluctuations.


These different types of moving averages are used to analyze price trends, identify support and resistance levels, and generate trading signals in various financial markets.