{"id":9479,"date":"2025-04-04T06:47:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T06:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/?p=9479"},"modified":"2026-08-08T05:00:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T05:00:22","slug":"mastering-moving-averages-a-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/mastering-moving-averages-a-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering Moving Averages: A Beginner\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-what-is-a-moving-average\">What is a Moving Average?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-types-of-moving-averages\">Types of Moving Averages<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-how-to-use-moving-averages\">How to Use Moving Averages<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-1-identify-trends\">1. Identify Trends<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-2-crossovers-for-buysell-signals\">2. Crossovers for Buy\/Sell Signals<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-3-dynamic-support-and-resistance\">3. Dynamic Support and Resistance<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-examples-in-tabular-format\">Examples in Tabular Format<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-common-settings-for-moving-averages\">Common Settings for Moving Averages<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-1-short-term-mas-for-fast-signals\">1. Short-Term MAs (for fast signals)<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-2-medium-term-mas-for-broader-trends\">2. Medium-Term MAs (for broader trends)<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-3-long-term-mas-for-major-trends\">3. Long-Term MAs (for major trends)<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-summary-of-moving-average-settings\">Summary of Moving Average Settings<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-best-practices-for-using-moving-averages\">Best Practices for Using Moving Averages<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left:4px solid #e8622f;background:#fdf1ec;padding:18px 22px;margin:1.5em 0;line-height:1.8;\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Quick Answer<\/strong><br>A moving average (MA) is a line on a price chart that smooths price data over a set period, filtering out short-term fluctuations to reveal the overall trend. A Simple Moving Average (SMA) averages price equally, while an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) weights recent prices more heavily.<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-154496795f42a7186b4b8aa09e884d07\" style=\"color:#023368\" id=\"aioseo-introduction\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\">Moving averages are one of the simplest yet most powerful tools in technical analysis . They help traders and investors identify trends, determine support and resistance levels, and generate <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/category\/trading\/\">trading<\/a> signals. In this article, we\u2019ll explain moving averages in a beginner-friendly manner, provide examples, and suggest the most common settings for new traders and investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe title=\"Mastering Moving Averages: A Beginner\u2019s Guide to the Moving Average Indicator\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/45e9HY9hE8U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-195c83857e4fde62b39670d06dced2ce\" style=\"color:#023368\" id=\"aioseo-what-is-a-moving-average\"><strong>What is a Moving Average?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\">A moving average (MA) is a line on a price chart that smooths out price data over a specific period. It helps you see the overall direction of a stock or asset by filtering out short-term fluctuations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-758ea073c7876db02b32257b2a6d0990\" style=\"color:#023368\" id=\"aioseo-types-of-moving-averages\"><strong>Types of Moving Averages<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\">1. <strong>Simple Moving Average (SMA)<\/strong>: The average price over a specific number of periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\">2. <strong>Exponential Moving Average (EMA)<\/strong>: Gives more weight to recent prices, making it more responsive to price changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/app.html?utm_source=Organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=blog&#038;utm_content=moving_averages_CTA\" style=\"background-color:#ec4d37\"><strong>Get Navia APP<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0ae9852f7b22d47b633bf42397df64a4\" style=\"color:#023368\" id=\"aioseo-how-to-use-moving-averages\"><strong>How to Use Moving Averages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5cc24bffdf8cb7ae6a8a3b8559d7f509\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\" id=\"aioseo-1-identify-trends\">1. <strong>Identify Trends<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\">Moving averages help determine the overall market direction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9;\">\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8;\"><strong>Uptrend<\/strong>: Price stays above the moving average.<\/li>\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8;\"><strong>Downtrend<\/strong>: Price stays below the moving average.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\"><strong>Example<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\">If a stock\u2019s 50-day SMA is sloping upward and the price stays above it, the <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/category\/ipo-investments\/\">stock<\/a> is likely in an uptrend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f7d1a6c545c47890c8fa0a2112f628d\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\" id=\"aioseo-2-crossovers-for-buysell-signals\"><strong>2. Crossovers for Buy\/Sell Signals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\">A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/master-ema-crossover-guide-to-successful-trading\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3682\">crossover<\/a><\/strong> occurs when two moving averages intersect. The most common are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9;\">\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8;\"><strong>Golden Cross (Bullish Signal)<\/strong>: A short-term MA (e.g., 50-day) crosses above a long-term MA (e.g., 200-day).<\/li>\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8;\"><strong>Death Cross (Bearish Signal)<\/strong>: A short-term MA crosses below a long-term MA.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\"><strong>Example<\/strong>:<br>If the 50-day SMA crosses above the 200-day SMA, it indicates a potential buy opportunity (Golden Cross). Conversely, if the 50-day SMA crosses below the 200-day SMA, it signals a sell opportunity (Death Cross).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dfc83bc6562c6bc56ec8ad6093dd58ee\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\" id=\"aioseo-3-dynamic-support-and-resistance\"><strong>3. Dynamic Support and Resistance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\">Moving averages often act as dynamic support or resistance levels where the price tends to bounce off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\"><strong>Example<\/strong>:<br>If the price approaches the 100-day EMA in an uptrend, it may bounce back upward, indicating the EMA is acting as support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-352c4898c9eff951403564039032b066\" style=\"color:#023368\" id=\"aioseo-examples-in-tabular-format\"><strong>Examples in Tabular Format<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><td><strong>Scenario<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price Action<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Moving Average Signal<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Trading Insight<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Uptrend<\/td><td>Price stays above the 50-day SMA.<\/td><td>Bullish<\/td><td>Consider staying in a long position.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Downtrend<\/td><td>Price stays below the 200-day SMA.<\/td><td>Bearish<\/td><td>Consider avoiding new long positions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Golden Cross<\/td><td>50-day SMA crosses above the 200-day SMA.<\/td><td>Bullish crossover<\/td><td>Potential buy signal.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Death Cross<\/td><td>50-day SMA crosses below the 200-day SMA.<\/td><td>Bearish crossover<\/td><td>Potential sell signal.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dynamic Support<\/td><td>Price bounces off the 100-day EMA in an uptrend.<\/td><td>Support confirmed<\/td><td>Consider buying near the EMA.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dynamic Resistance<\/td><td>Price rejects the 50-day SMA in a downtrend.<\/td><td>Resistance confirmed<\/td><td>Consider selling near the SMA.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.navia.co.in\/index-navia.php?utm_source=Organic&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=blog&#038;utm_content=moving_averages_CTA\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"149\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-10-1024x149.png\" alt=\"moving averages SMA and EMA beginners guide chart\" class=\"wp-image-8448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-10-1024x149.png 1024w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-10-300x44.png 300w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-10-150x22.png 150w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-10-768x112.png 768w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-10.png 1028w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dd15e1d0ed7f88ce2999729c54f99e18\" style=\"color:#023368\" id=\"aioseo-common-settings-for-moving-averages\"><strong>Common Settings for Moving Averages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f72e62a1d48de5aaf6f749c8f363015d\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\" id=\"aioseo-1-short-term-mas-for-fast-signals\">1. <strong>Short-Term MAs (for fast signals)<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9;\">\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8;\"><strong>5-day<\/strong> or <strong>10-day<\/strong>: Used for intraday or swing trading.<\/li>\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8;\">Best for identifying short-term trends and quick reversals.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3edfa654a2f7f18806cf350d072a6860\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\" id=\"aioseo-2-medium-term-mas-for-broader-trends\">2. <strong>Medium-Term MAs (for broader trends)<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9;\">\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8;\"><strong>20-day<\/strong>, <strong>50-day<\/strong>, or <strong>100-day<\/strong>: Used for swing trading or position trading.<\/li>\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8;\">Helps confirm the continuation or reversal of trends.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-382c97bfc97b8b111b451a210e1f01f0\" style=\"color:#ec4d37\" id=\"aioseo-3-long-term-mas-for-major-trends\">3. <strong>Long-Term MAs (for major trends)<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9;\">\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8;\"><strong>200-day<\/strong>: Widely used by long-term investors.<\/li>\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8;\">Acts as a strong indicator of the overall <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/\">market trend<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-447b94fc4bb3bddada30308e8b12f642\" style=\"color:#023368\" id=\"aioseo-summary-of-moving-average-settings\"><strong>Summary of Moving Average Settings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Timeframe<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Common Settings<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Short-Term Trends<\/td><td>1-2 weeks<\/td><td>5-day, 10-day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium-Term Trends<\/td><td>1-3 months<\/td><td>20-day, 50-day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long-Term Trends<\/td><td>6 months or more<\/td><td>100-day, 200-day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-394ed5ba63098c703edf9790fdefb786\" style=\"color:#023368\" id=\"aioseo-best-practices-for-using-moving-averages\"><strong>Best Practices for Using Moving Averages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\">1. <strong>Combine with Other Indicators<\/strong>: Use moving averages alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/relative-strength-index-rsi-guide-for-beginners\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=internal_link&#038;utm_campaign=indicators\">RSI<\/a>, MACD, or <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/using-bollinger-bands-for-decision-making\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=internal_link&#038;utm_campaign=indicators\">Bollinger Bands<\/a> for confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\">2. <strong>Adjust for Your Style<\/strong>: Shorter MAs are better for active traders, while longer MAs suit investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\">3. <strong>Avoid Using Alone<\/strong>: Moving averages lag behind price action. Always use them with other analysis tools to avoid false signals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-99de98d53f554bc5317dcb2da6529770\" style=\"color:#023368\" id=\"aioseo-conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\">Moving averages are a versatile tool that can simplify your trading decisions by helping you identify trends and generate signals. Whether you\u2019re a short-term trader or a <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/category\/investments\/\">long-term investor<\/a>, mastering moving averages is a fundamental step in your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\">Start by experimenting with the <strong>50-day SMA<\/strong> and <strong>200-day SMA<\/strong> for medium- and long-term trends, and gradually explore other settings to suit your trading style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;text-align:justify;\"><em>Happy Trading!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#023368\" id=\"aioseo-key-takeaways\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"margin:1em 0;line-height:1.9;\">\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8;\">A moving average smooths price data to show the overall direction of a stock or asset.<\/li>\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8;\">A Simple Moving Average (SMA) averages price equally; an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) weights recent prices more heavily.<\/li>\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8;\">Price above the moving average signals an uptrend; price below it signals a downtrend.<\/li>\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8;\">A Golden Cross is bullish (short-term MA crosses above long-term); a Death Cross is bearish.<\/li>\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:0.8em;line-height:1.8;\">Moving averages lag price action \u2014 always pair them with other analysis tools.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.8;\"><strong>Related guides:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/mastering-stochastic-rsi-crossover-guide-traders\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=internal_link&#038;utm_campaign=indicators\">Stochastic RSI crossovers<\/a> &middot; <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/money-flow-index-mfi\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=internal_link&#038;utm_campaign=indicators\">Money Flow Index (MFI)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#023368\" id=\"aioseo-frequently-asked-questions\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px;\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px;\">What is a moving average in technical analysis?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0;\">A moving average (MA) is a line on a price chart that smooths out price data over a specific period. It helps you see the overall direction of a stock or asset by filtering out short-term fluctuations.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px;\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px;\">What is the difference between SMA and EMA?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0;\">A Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the average price over a specific number of periods. An Exponential Moving Average (EMA) gives more weight to recent prices, making it more responsive to price changes.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px;\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px;\">What is a Golden Cross and a Death Cross?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0;\">A Golden Cross is a bullish signal that occurs when a short-term moving average (for example, the 50-day) crosses above a long-term moving average (for example, the 200-day). A Death Cross is the bearish opposite, when a short-term moving average crosses below a long-term one.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background:#f1f1f1;border-radius:4px;margin-bottom:10px;\">\n<summary style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#1a2332;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 20px;\">Which moving average settings should beginners use?<\/summary>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding:0 20px 18px 20px;line-height:1.8;color:#333;margin:0;\">Short-term traders use 5-day or 10-day moving averages for intraday or swing trading. 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