Learn basic technical indicator SMA (Simple Moving Average).
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SMA (Simple Moving Average)

  SMA is the simple average in a specific period[X]. SMA indicates trend of the underlying asset.

SMA[X] calculation formula

  In order to obtain SMA, define

   1) Time scale for the historical data
   2) Number of data for calculation

  [Calculation sample]
   1) 1 min scale
   2) Last 240 data points (Last 240 mins)

  SMA calculation sample on spread sheet.