MetaTrader 4, or MT4, is one of the most widely used trading platforms across the globe. First introduced in 2005 by MetaQuotes Software, it was designed with retail traders in mind. The key to its ...

Moving averages are a technical indicator forex traders use to analyze price trends and help identify potential trade opportunities. Day traders often use moving averages to help them decide when to ...

Discover how 5-, 8-, and 13-period simple moving averages can enhance day trading by improving entry/exit points and managing ...

J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor. Samantha (Sam ...

One of the most straightforward tools in an investor’s toolkit is the simple moving average (SMA). The SMA is a fundamental technical indicator that smooths out volatility from price data to help ...

In this lesson, we look at another technical analysis tool that helps traders to identify market trends: moving averages. The lesson includes a step-by-step exercise for you to practise setting moving ...