Averages
Moving Average
Classic moving average of the close.
Real example in the platform
Moving Average on the NQ, 1-minute candles built from real ticks (October 16, 2026, Rithmic feed) — a screenshot of the platform itself, factory settings.
What it does
- Smooths price to show the prevailing direction.
- SMA (simple) or EMA (exponential, reacts faster).
Options
- Period, color, thickness and line style.
- You can add SEVERAL instances (e.g. 9, 21 and 200).
Settings
Everything you can change in the indicator's settings dialog, in the same order as in the platform:
- Type
- Period
- Color
- Thickness
- Dash
- Paint candles
- Calculation source (another candle type/timeframe)
How to add it in EliteXCharts
- Open a chart and click the Indicators icon in the chart header.
- Pick the Averages category and choose Moving Average.
- Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings.
- Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the Moving Average".
Frequently asked questions
What does the Moving Average indicator do?
Classic moving average of the close. Smooths price to show the prevailing direction. SMA (simple) or EMA (exponential, reacts faster).
How do you read the Moving Average?
Period, color, thickness and line style. You can add SEVERAL instances (e.g. 9, 21 and 200).
How do I add the Moving Average to a chart in EliteXCharts?
Open a chart and click the Indicators icon in the chart header. Pick the Averages category and choose Moving Average. Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings. Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the Moving Average".
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