The 20-day SMA reflects roughly one trading month and tracks short-term direction. A stock above it is showing near-term strength. This scan lists NSE stocks currently trading above their 20-day simple moving average.
Short-term and swing traders use the 20 SMA to stay on the right side of the immediate trend, often trailing stops just below the line.
The 20 SMA is sensitive and can produce frequent crosses in choppy markets. It is best for short-term context rather than long-term conviction.
This is a Moving Averages scan. AlphaGrid computes it across 2,000+ NSE-listed stocks using end-of-day and intraday price data, refreshing through the trading session. Results are ranked and can be opened in the full screener, where you can add your own conditions and set alerts.
It captures the short-term (about one month) trend. A stock above its 20 SMA is showing near-term strength; below it, near-term weakness.
It is popular with swing traders for short-term trend and support. Intraday traders usually use shorter or intraday-specific averages.
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