The Linear-Weighted Moving Average.

Coding & Presenting the Linear-Weighted Moving Average.

Sofien Kaabar, CFA
Investor’s Handbook
7 min readOct 3, 2021

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Moving averages come in all shapes and forms and each type has its advantages and limitations. In this article, we will discuss a less common type called the linear-weighted moving average.

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The Concept of Moving Averages

Moving averages help us confirm and ride the trend. They are the most known technical indicator and this is because of their simplicity and their proven track record of adding value to the analyses. We can use them to find support and resistance levels, stops and targets, and to understand the underlying trend. This…

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