Improve Signal Performance with Smoothing and Filters

The 200-day SMA is one of the most popular and effective moving averages for long-term timing, but it is prone to whipsaws that detract from performance. Chartists can improve signal performance with smoothing and signal filters. This video will show some examples using the S&P 500 and quantify the results with backtests. These techniques can then be applied to ETFs, stocks and even other indicators.