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Exponential moving average (EMA) in Forex

A clear definition of Exponential moving average (EMA), with practical context for reading markets and making better trading decisions.

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Definition

A moving average that gives more weight to recent prices, so it reacts faster than an SMA of the same length.

A trader may use a 20-period EMA to follow the rhythm of a trend.

Understanding Exponential moving average (EMA) helps traders interpret market information, plan decisions, and manage risk with more context.

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