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WMA

Moving average that weights recent bars more linearly. Tracks trend with less lag than SMA.

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About

The Weighted Moving Average (WMA) applies linearly increasing weights to more recent closes. It reacts faster than an SMA and is usually smoother than an EMA of the same period.

Read it as a trend line: stack or cross a fast WMA against a slow WMA, or compare close to a single WMA. Faster periods will hug price and flip more often.

Add WMA to a mix the same way you would SMA or EMA, then confirm the cross with ADX, volume, or a second price condition.