How To Use Moving Averages – Technical 101

What is a moving average? And what is technical Analysis? In this first video we cover the fundamentals behind one of the most common technical analysis tools ‘Moving averages’. Daniela Hathorn, senior analyst at Capital.com provides her insights on understanding moving averages and common technical analysis practices.

0:00 – Technical 101
0:59 – What is a Moving Average?
1:50 – What do you use them for?
2:30 – How are they used on the chart?
5:19 – How do they interact with price?
6:25 – What style of trading are they used for?
9:52 – Is this a confirmation tool?
11:15 – What would you use alongside it?
12:30 – Are there any drawbacks to using it?
13:44 – Do you use fundamentals alongside it?
***
Explore trading and start investing with Capital.com.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 76% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

This video is intended for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the products or securities to which it applies. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided.

The information provided does not constitute investment advice nor take into account the individual financial circumstances or objectives of any investor. Any information that may be provided relating to past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results or performance.
To the extent permitted by law, in no event shall Capital.com (or any affiliate or employee) have any liability for any loss arising from the use of the information provided. Any person acting on the information does so entirely at their own risk.

Any information which could be construed as “investment research” has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication.

Capital Com SV Investments Limited is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (“CySEC”), under licence number 319/17.

Capital Com SV Investments Limited, company registration number: 354252. Registered address: 28 Octovriou 237 Lophitis Business Center II, 6th Floor, 3035, Limassol, Cyprus.