Kirkpatrick and Dahlquist, CMT1 Chapter 14

by Steve Kern on June 5, 2015

in CMT Level 1

Chapter 14: Moving Averages

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Chapter Objectives
What Is A Moving Average?
How Is a Simple Moving Average Calculated?
Length of Moving Average
Using Multiple Moving Averages
What Other Types of Moving Averages Are Used?
- The Linearly Weighted Moving Average (LWMA)
- The Exponentially Smoothed Moving Average (EMA)
- Wilder Method
- Geometric Moving Average (GMA)
- Triangular Moving Average
- Variable EMAs
Strategies for Using Moving Averages
- Determining Trend
- Determining Support and Resistance
- Determining Price Extremes
- Giving Specific Signals
What Is Directional Movement?
- Constructing Directional Movement Indicators
- Using Directional Movement Indicators
What Are Envelopes, Channels, and Bands?
- Percentage Envelopes
- Bands
- Bollinger Band
- Keltner Band
- STARC Band
Trading Strategies Using Bands and Envelopes
Channel
Conclusion
- Trading Rules
Review Questions