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To: Dustin who wrote (96422)	4/14/2000 7:23:00 AM
From: Mike E.	Read Replies (1) of 108040

What is more commonly used for indexes, the SMA or EMA? I ask because on CNBC they are making a big deal about how the 200 SMA is at 3500. The SMA worked in 99, but failed in 98. In October of 98, the Nasdaq bounced perfectly off of the 200 EMA. (The 200 EMA is around 2400 right now) So, to me it would seem that the 200 EMA is more important. Can anyone comment? I would've hoped someone else would've answered you since I don't really have a satisfactory answer for you. The exponential moving average results in a sort of "Smoothing" effect on the line, I believe. I look at the straight moving average most of the time. Maybe one of the chart experts here will pipe up and add the multitude of things I've left out or correct my mistakes. I'll bet if you did an internet search of "moving average" you'd get plenty of info... Good luck, Mike

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