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Simple Moving Average (SMA)
A Simple Moving Average, or SMA, calculates the arithmetic average price over a selected number of periods.
Why it matters to you
SMAs provide a straightforward view of average historical price. Longer period averages such as the 50 day and 200 day moving averages are widely watched for broader market context.
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