Moving average
The average of recent prices (50 or 200 days) that smooths the trend.
Definition
The average of recent prices (50 or 200 days) that smooths the trend.
Why it matters
Measuring risk means knowing how much you can lose and how far results can stray from average: without it, a return means nothing.
How to read it in the news
A risk measure is always read with its horizon (day, month, year) and over a period long enough to include crises.
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