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What is an EMA (Exponential Moving Average)?

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Common EMA periods: 20 (short-term trend), 50 (intermediate), 200 (long-term regime).

EMA reacts faster than SMA of the same period — useful for spotting trend changes earlier.

EMA crossovers (e.g. 9-EMA crossing 21-EMA) are common entry signals, especially when filtered by a longer-term trend.

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