What Is Moving Average?
Definition and plain-English explanation of "Moving Average"
A moving average smooths out price data by calculating the average price over a set period. The 50-day and 200-day moving averages are the most widely watched. When a stock's price is above its 200-day MA, it is in a long-term uptrend. The 'golden cross' (50-day crossing above 200-day) is a bullish signal; the 'death cross' is bearish.
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