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Simple Moving Average (SMA) vs Alligator Indicator vs Trend Magic

General Information Comparison

Characteristics Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    An intriguing or lesser-known fact about the trading indicator
    Simple Moving Average (SMA)
    • Oldest and most basic technical indicator
    Alligator Indicator
    • Named after the three moving average lines resembling an alligator's jaw nose and teeth
    Trend Magic
    • Created by an anonymous trader and gained popularity in online forums
  • Sarcastic Fact 😉

    A humorous or ironic observation about the trading indicator
    Simple Moving Average (SMA)
    • Even your grandma could calculate it
    Alligator Indicator
    • Sometimes the alligator sleeps through the best trades
    Trend Magic
    • So magical it might turn your losses into rabbits

Usage Comparison

Performance Metrics Comparison

Alternatives to Simple Moving Average (SMA)
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
Known for Smooth Price Movements
🔧 is more customizable than Simple Moving Average (SMA)
is rated higher overall than Simple Moving Average (SMA)
Directional Movement Index (DMI)
Known for Strength Of Price Movement
🔀 is more versatile than Simple Moving Average (SMA)
🔧 is more customizable than Simple Moving Average (SMA)
is rated higher overall than Simple Moving Average (SMA)
Moving Average Envelope
Known for Price Range Visualization
🔧 is more customizable than Simple Moving Average (SMA)
is rated higher overall than Simple Moving Average (SMA)
Rainbow Moving Average
Known for Visual Representation Of Multiple Timeframes
🔀 is more versatile than Simple Moving Average (SMA)
🔧 is more customizable than Simple Moving Average (SMA)
Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)
Known for Trend Strength And Direction
🔀 is more versatile than Simple Moving Average (SMA)
🔧 is more customizable than Simple Moving Average (SMA)
is rated higher overall than Simple Moving Average (SMA)
Elder Triple Screen
Known for Trend-Momentum Alignment
🔀 is more versatile than Simple Moving Average (SMA)
🔧 is more customizable than Simple Moving Average (SMA)
is rated higher overall than Simple Moving Average (SMA)
Average Directional Index (ADX)
Known for Trend Strength Without Direction
🔧 is more customizable than Simple Moving Average (SMA)