On July 21, the S&P 500 closed above its 20-day moving average for 60 straight days. Investors use moving averages to chart ...

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It occurs when a stock’s short-term moving average, typically the 50-day moving average, crosses below its long-term moving average, often the 200-day moving average.

For example, if a stock is drifting lower in an established uptrend, it wouldn't be surprising to see the stock find support at a long-term 200-day moving average.

When the short-term moving average crosses below the long term, a “sell signal” occurs. That trigger suggests that investors should reduce equity risk in portfolios.

If for some reason you don’t like using the 200-day SMA, you can use the 10-month exponential moving average (EMA). It too is a long term moving average based on monthly closing prices.

If proven incorrect, they can keep their losses contained as price slashes through the long-term moving average. Below are three quality stocks to buy off the rising 200-day moving average: 1.

By Mark Hulbert A moving average is not the bearish omen it used to be The S&P 500 slid below its 200-day moving average on Monday into what many stock-market technicians see as a "danger zone ...

Technically, the eight-day simple moving average of $50.28 and the 200-day simple moving average of $52.75 suggest resistance ahead, reinforcing the risk of a pullback.