Sma Complete Guide

Moyenne Mobile Simple

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What is Sma?

La moyenne mobile simple (MMS) est un indicateur de tendance utilisé en analyse technique. Elle aide les traders à identifier les points d'entrée et de sortie potentiels en analysant la dynamique des prix, la direction de la tendance ou la volatilité.

Signal Types

Price Crossover

A bullish signal occurs when the price crosses above the SMA, while a bearish signal occurs when the price crosses below the SMA.

Moving Average Crossover

A 'Golden Cross' occurs when a shorter-term SMA crosses above a longer-term SMA. A 'Death Cross' occurs when it crosses below.

Support and Resistance

In a trending market, the SMA often acts as a floor (support) or ceiling (resistance) for price pullbacks.

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FAQ

What is the difference between SMA and EMA?

The SMA assigns equal weight to all data points, while the Exponential Moving Average (EMA) gives more weight to recent prices, making the EMA more responsive to new information.

Why is the SMA considered a lagging indicator?

Because it is calculated based on past closing prices, the SMA reflects what has already happened rather than predicting future moves instantly.

Which period setting is best for SMA?

There is no 'best' period; it depends on your strategy. Day traders often use 5, 10, or 20 periods, while long-term investors prefer 50, 100, or 200 periods.

Reviewed by KlineVision Research Team, CFA Charterholder, 10+ years quantitative research· 23 avr. 2026

Parts of this page (FAQ, introductions) are AI-assisted. Core data and statistics are algorithmically computed. All pattern definitions are human-reviewed.

Data source: EODHD · Last updated: 23 avr. 2026

Avertissement : Cette page est basée sur des données de marché publiques et une analyse technique algorithmique. Elle ne constitue pas un conseil en investissement.

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