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Moving averages smooth out stock price fluctuations to clarify trends. Simple and exponential are the main types of moving averages. These tools help determine optimal stock buying or selling times.

The 200-day simple moving average is a reliable indicator for determining a bullish or bearish bias in SPY. The 200-day SMA strategy has outperformed a buy and hold approach since 2000, especially ...