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wma

Weighted moving average

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wma(source, length)

Linear weights — the newest bar counts most. Short form `wma(14)` uses close.

Parameters

NameTypeDescription
sourceoptionalseries
default close
Series to use. Omit it when the first argument is a number — ema(9) means ema(close, 9).
lengthint
default 14
Lookback in bars. Default 14.

Return value

series

Short form: if the first argument is a number, Dovee uses close as the source.

Also accepted: swma.

Example

line = wma(close, 14)
plot line as "Weighted moving average"

See also