Chapter 2
Technical Signals
Moving averages and trend filters available in FactorSage and how to combine them with valuation.
Lessons in this chapter
2.1What are moving averages?
A smoothed line that turns noisy daily prices into a trend you can act on.
2.2SMA vs EMA
Why exponential moving averages react faster than simple ones and when that matters.
2.3Price above SMA 200
The most common long-term trend filter, in plain English.
2.4EMA crossovers
Using crossover operators to capture trend changes the moment they happen.
2.5Daily vs weekly signals
Pick a timeframe that matches your holding period and review cadence.
2.6Trend filters with valuation
Combining a margin-of-safety rule with a moving-average filter is one of the most common patterns.