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How can I Shift a Moving Average Forward or Backward?

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SharpCharts users can shift moving averages by adding a comma and number to the parameters box. A comma and -50 would shift the moving average back 50 periods, while a comma and 50 would shift it forward 50 periods (see settings example below). Chartists will need to add at least 50 periods (extra bars) to the chart to see this forward shift. Users can use the same technique to shift other moving average based indicators, such as Bollinger Bands, Keltner Channels, Moving Average Envelopes and Price Channels.

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Arthur Hill
About the author: , CMT, is a Senior Technical Analyst at StockCharts.com. He has written articles for numerous financial publications including Barrons and Stocks & Commodities magazine. Focusing predominantly on US equities and ETFs, his systematic approach of identifying trend, finding signals within the trend, and setting key price levels has made him an esteemed technician. In addition to his CMT designation, Arthur holds an MBA from the Cass Business School at City University in London. Learn More
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