Books Moving Averages 101: Incredible Signals That Will Make You Money in the Stock Market - Holly Burns, Steve Burns

Moving Averages 101: Incredible Signals That Will Make You Money in the Stock Market by Steve Burns and Holly Burns is a concise, beginner-friendly guide to understanding and using moving averages for trading and investing. The book explains the core types of moving averages—Simple Moving Average (SMA), Exponential Moving Average (EMA), and Weighted Moving Average (WMA)—and how each helps smooth out price volatility to reveal underlying market trends12.

Key concepts include:

How moving averages filter out short-term price noise, making it easier to spot the dominant trend.

The practical use of popular moving averages like the 5, 10, 21, 50, 100, and 200-day MAs, with advice on which to use based on your trading time frame and goals2.

Strategies such as moving average crossovers (e.g., when a short-term MA crosses above a long-term MA) to generate buy or sell signals.

Combining moving averages with other indicators like RSI and MACD for more robust trading decisions2.

The importance of risk management and understanding the limitations of moving averages, including the potential for false signals and whipsaws.

The book is praised for its clear explanations, annotated trading charts, and actionable advice, making it especially useful for new traders seeking to build a solid foundation in technical analysis and trend-following strategies34

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