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SAVG()

Definition Simple moving average. The simple moving average is traditionally regarded as the moving average.

Syntax images/aspen00000260.gif

Formula images/aspen00000261.gif

Parameters SERIES
Required if the formula name declares the SERIES parameter.

INPUT
Required if the formula name declares the INPUT parameter.

PERIOD
Required if the formula name declares the PERIOD parameter.

<shift>
A number, positive or negative, enclosed in brackets defining the number of bars (periods) to shift the formula line. Typically used only in formulas that will be rendered in chart windows.

Examples SAVG_EX1(SERIES,PERIOD=9)=SAVG(SERIES,PERIOD)

SAVG_EX2(INPUT,PERIOD=9)=SAVG(INPUT,PERIOD[1])

See also: Simple Moving Averages Study