Exploring common periods for short- and long-term moving averages in trading

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Whether you're a short-term trader or long-term investor, knowing the best periods to use for moving averages is crucial for making informed trading decisions. Learn more about them here.

Periods for short- and medium-term moving averages

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Figure 1: Typical short-term and medium-term MAs. 5-day MA (blue), 20-day MA (red) Source: TradingView
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Figure 2: 20-day MA (red) and 25-day MA (purple) plotted on the same chart Source: TradingView

Typical periods for long-term moving averages

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Figure 3: Differences between the 55-day line (green), 90-day line (orange) and 200-day line (pink) Source: TradingView

Common longer-term MA periods

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Figure 4: 13-week MA (blue) and 26-week MA (red) Source: TradingView

Fibonacci numbers and MA periods

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Figure 5: Short-term, medium-term, and long-term MA lines based on Fibonacci numbers: 5-day MA (blue). 21-day MA (red), 89-day MA (green) Source: TradingView
Frequently asked questions

What are the typical periods for short-term and long-term MAs?