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Weighted Moving Average WMA for Trend Following: Simple Formula, Best Periods, and Common Failure Modes

The Weighted Moving Average (WMA) is a moving average that smooths price while giving more influence to the most recent candles. It is still a lagging tool, but it is…

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January 9, 2026

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