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About moving averages

I never believed in moving averages. They lag prices. So, why use them?

Until lately. This is my conclusion. They tell you about the trend. They identify the trend for you.

Find the moving average that works for you and focus on it. It will help you see the trend. And any change in trend.

My conclusion is that the longest moving averages work better. They identify for you the long-term trend. And this trend lasts for years. You learn to trade with the trend. Not against it. Even if the moving average may be late a few weeks.

George Dagnino, PhD
Editor, The Peter Dag Portfolio. Since 1977
Ranked Top Market Timer in 2009 and 2010 by Timer Digest

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