Definitions
In plain terms
Each eligible security contributes an above or not-above result for the measurement session.
Technical
The rule fixes price and average fields, timestamp alignment, strict versus inclusive comparison, readiness, and missing data.
Scope
Equal-to-average observations are not above unless an inclusive rule is explicitly chosen.
Formula
Above-MA flag = 1 if P > MA, else 0I_t=\mathbf{1}(P_t>MA_t)| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
P | selected security price | currency per share |
MA | selected moving average | currency per share |
Output unit: binary
Examples
- A Fintech Builder lesson can compute or identify Price Above Moving Average only after declaring its inputs, timing, and edge-case rules.
Common misconceptions
- Equal-to-average observations are not above unless an inclusive rule is explicitly chosen.
Concept relationships
Prerequisites
Required by
Where this concept is used
Evidence and governance
- Percent Above Moving Average StockCharts ChartSchool · secondary methodology
Supports: preferred label, short definition, technical definition, formula
Limits: Threshold interpretation and universe composition are contextual and must not be treated as guaranteed signals.
- Reviewed by
- fintech-builder-batch-005
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-27
- Next review
- 2027-07-27
- Record status
- evidence reviewed
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