- moving averages
- A type of technical analysis using the averages of settlement prices. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Glossary
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Moving Average Crossover — Technical analysts interpret crossovers between two moving averages one using a short interval and the other a longer interval as significant buy or sell signals. ► See also Moving Average, Technical Analysis … Financial and business terms
moving average chart — A chart recording moving averages (three day, ten day, etc.) of market prices. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Glossary … Financial and business terms
