If you are using the 5-day SMA as defined by Brian Shannon, a common question is why can’t I see the moving average on my chart? Given how to moving average is calculated, odds are, the issue is that your chart timeframe is not supported by the moving average.
The video below explains the details of the 5-day moving average, including how it is calculated. If you’d like to jump directly to the section on why you can’t see the 5-day SMA on your chart, have a look here: 5-day SMA troubleshooting. If you are looking for the 5-day SMA indicator mentioned in the video so you can view the timeframe compatibility table, you can find it here: LevelUp 5-Day Moving Average.
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