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by Chad Surges

Moving averages are one of the most popular technical analysis tools. A moving average is an average stock price given over a specific period of time. Many swing traders will use moving averages as guide to tell them when the best time is to buy and sell stocks. Swing traders are always looking to avoid the downswings in the market that hit the typical buy-and-hold investors hard at times. Many investors prefer to use candlestick charts along with moving averages in an attempt to predict the future movement of a stock.

So moving averages are definitely more important for the short-term swing trader. Of course there are simply no guarantees when it comes to the future movement of any stock. However, with some practice and knowledge the use of moving averages can definitely give you a leg up when it comes to getting into and out of stocks with better accuracy. If you plan on being an active short-term swing trader then learning the basics of how to use candlestick charts and movings averages is a must.

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About the Author

Chad Surges has a Bachelor's Degree in Business. He invites you to visit his website: www.lucky-dog-investing.com