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Moving Averages (SMA/EMA) Calculator
Live simple and exponential moving averages, computed from real daily closing prices.
Computed from real daily closing prices over the last ~6 months. Data via Yahoo Finance.
Enter a ticker and a period to fetch its real daily closing prices and compute both the simple moving average and exponential moving average over that window.
Moving averages are among the most widely used trend-following tools — crossovers between short and long moving averages are a common basis for entry and exit signals.
FAQ
What's the difference between SMA and EMA?
SMA weights every price in the window equally; EMA weights recent prices more heavily, so it reacts faster to new price action.
Which one should I use?
SMA is smoother and better for identifying longer-term trend direction; EMA is more responsive and often preferred for shorter-term signals.