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Variable Moving Average

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VariableMovingAverage(Vector, Periods)
VMA(Vector, Periods)
MA Type Argument ID: VARIABLE

Overview
A Variable Moving Average or VMA is similar to an exponential moving average except that it adjusts to volatility.

Interpretation
A Moving Average is most often used to average values for a smoother
representation of the underlying price or indicator.

Example
set BUY = CLOSE > VMA(CLOSE, 30)
Evaluates to buy when the close is greater than a 30-day VMA.

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