SMA200
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200 Day SMA Filter (SMA200)
Find each stock's 200-day simple moving average value, in dollars, in real time, with Trade Ideas Streaming Alerts (Scanner) and Top Lists (Screeners). The 200 Day SMA filter shows the dollar value of the 200-day simple moving average, calculated as of the previous day.
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Streaming Alerts check the 200 Day SMA ($) filter the moment each alert fires, and Top Lists can sort by it.
How Trade Ideas finds it: set the min value to 100 and the max value to 150 to see only stocks which have a 200 day SMA between $100 and $150. See Trade Ideas plans and pricing to run it live.
How the 200 Day SMA filter works
This filter is used to display the historical value for the 200 day SMA as calculated from the previous day, measured in dollars.
The 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) filter is a widely used tool that helps traders gauge the long-term trend of a stock's price. The 200-day SMA is calculated by taking the average closing price of a stock over the last 200 trading days and is updated daily as new closing prices become available. Here's how it works and why it's significant in trading:
Key point
Long-Term Trend Indicator: The 200-day SMA is considered a benchmark for identifying the overall long-term trend of a stock. A price above the 200-day SMA is typically seen as bullish, indicating that the stock is in an uptrend over the longer term. Conversely, a price below this average suggests a bearish trend or downtrend.
Support and Resistance Levels: The 200-day SMA often acts as a support level during uptrends, where price might bounce off this moving average when it touches or approaches it. In downtrends, it can act as a resistance level, where price struggles to break above the moving average.
200 Day SMA filter settings
Settings
The settings of each Trade Ideas filter are defined in the Window Specific Filters Tab located in the Configuration Window of your Alert or Top List (Screener) window.
Here is how to setup the filter in your configuration window:
- Set the min value to 100 and the max value to 150 to see only stocks which have a 200 day SMA between $100 and $150.
200 Day SMA Filter
Several trading strategies can be employed with the 200 Day SMA filter. Here are a few examples:
- Momentum Trading: Traders might enter trades in the direction of the trend confirmed by the 200-day SMA, looking for stocks that are consistently trading above this level for long positions, or below it for short positions.
- Moving Average Crossovers: Some strategies involve looking for crossovers between the 200-day SMA and shorter-term moving averages, such as the 50-day SMA. A "golden cross" occurs when the shorter-term average crosses above the 200-day SMA, often seen as a bullish signal. Conversely, a "death cross" occurs when the shorter-term average falls below the 200-day SMA, viewed as bearish.
- Sector and Market Analysis: Beyond individual stocks, the 200-day SMA can be applied to sector indices or the broader market to gauge overall market health. This can influence broader investment strategies and asset allocation decisions.
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FAQ
What is a stock's 200-day moving average?
Add the 200 Day SMA filter (SMA200) to a Trade Ideas Streaming Alerts or Top List (Screener) window. Set the min value to 100 and the max value to 150 to see only stocks which have a 200 day SMA between $100 and $150.
What is the 200 Day SMA ($) filter?
The 200 Day SMA filter shows the dollar value of the 200-day simple moving average, calculated as of the previous day.
How do I find stocks near the 200-day moving average?
Use the 200 Day SMA filter (SMA200) in Trade Ideas Streaming Alerts and Top Lists to get each stock's 200-day simple moving average value, in dollars. The 200 Day SMA filter shows the dollar value of the 200-day simple moving average, calculated as of the previous day.