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200 Day Simple Moving Average | TradingSim

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Best Strategies to Use with the 200-Day Simple Moving Average [Updated September 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : September 14, 2026

Key Takeaways The 200-day SMA averages the last 200 closing prices and is the most widely watched long-term trend line in equities. The basic rule is ...

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Best Strategies to Use with the 200-Day Simple Moving Average [Updated September 2026]

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The Golden Cross Explained + Three Easy Strategies [Updated September 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : September 9, 2026

Key Takeaways A golden cross occurs when a faster moving average (typically the 50-day) crosses above a slower one (the 200-day), signaling a ...

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The Golden Cross Explained + Three Easy Strategies [Updated September 2026]
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7 Swing Trading Strategies That Actually Work [Updated August 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : August 22, 2026

Swing trades held for 2-10 days captured 68% of the S&P 500's total return over the last decade, according to analysis from J.P. Morgan's equity ...

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7 Swing Trading Strategies That Actually Work [Updated August 2026]
Guide To Trading the Rounding Bottom Pattern | TradingSim

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Step-by-Step Guide to Trade the Rounding Bottom Pattern [Updated August 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : August 1, 2026
Last Updated: August 15, 2026

The rounding bottom pattern is a technical setup for the patient trader. This is because the pattern can take quite a bit of time to develop before ...

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Step-by-Step Guide to Trade the Rounding Bottom Pattern [Updated August 2026]
How to Forecast Market Direction with/Russell 2000 Index |TradingSim

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How to Forecast Market Direction Using the Russell 2000 Index [Updated June 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : June 9, 2026

In this article we are going to cover methods you can use today to begin forecasting market direction with the Russell 2000 Index. Before we dive ...

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How to Forecast Market Direction Using the Russell 2000 Index [Updated June 2026]
50 Day Moving Average Guidelines | TradingSim

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The 50-Day Moving Average: Guide, Setups & Golden Cross [Updated April 2026]

Picture of Al Hill Al Hill : April 19, 2026

The 50-day moving average indicator is one of the most important and commonly used tools in stock trading. Considered an “intermediate-term” ...

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The 50-Day Moving Average: Guide, Setups & Golden Cross [Updated April 2026]
Episodic Pivot / Power Earnings Gap / Buyable Gap Up Explained | TradingSim

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Episodic Pivot / Power Earnings Gap / Buyable Gap Up Explained

Picture of John McDowell John McDowell : November 18, 2021
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Traders know these events by a few different names. Perhaps you’ve heard of Stockbee and Qullamaggie’s Episodic Pivot? Or you’ve seen @traderstewie ...

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Episodic Pivot / Power Earnings Gap / Buyable Gap Up Explained
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