Learn › Reading a Chart › Lesson 4 of 5

Moving averages in plain English

Smooth out the noise and read the trend at a glance with 20, 50 and 200-day averages — and know why crossovers lag.

A 2-minute animated video lesson in Reading a Chart (Beginner). Sign in free to watch it, take the quick check and save your progress.

Previous: Volume: the truth behind a move. Next: RSI & MACD without the jargon.