Wondering what a simple moving average is? Learn how SMAs work, how to calculate them, and how traders use them to spot market trends and make smart entry and exit decisions.

Nothing good happens below the 200-day moving average, according to a quote often attributed to legendary trader Paul Tudor Jones. So what happens when the S&P 500 pushes back above the closely ...

The S&P 500 just moved above its 200-day moving average. The technical indicator has historically signaled a positive long-term trend. It could spell a bottom for the market, says LPL Financial's ...

As seen in the chart above, in the 12 months following a crossover above the 200-day moving average, the S&P 500 has posted an average gain of 8.6%, with 70% of occurrences producing positive results.

A sharp break below a stock’s 10-week moving average, in conjunction with high volume, often acts as a sell signal. Consider Amazon’s recent rise and fall.

A moving average is not the bearish omen it used to be The S&P 500 slid below its 200-day moving average on Monday into what many stock-market technicians see as a "danger zone." But in truth ...

The stock market has entered the danger zone as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 hover near their 200-day moving averages.

Moving averages can be a powerful tool for traders whose strategies depend on precise timing. Here's how they work.

Understanding moving averages: Moving Averages (MAs) smooth out price action over a set period, helping traders identify trends by filtering market noise. The main types, Simple Moving Averages (SMA) ...