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Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP)
The Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP) indicator is a great alternative to standard moving averages. Although moving averages are popular and widely available, forming the basis of many trading platforms and indicators such as Bollinger Bands, they have certain limitations. Moving averages calculate an average price based on time frames but do not take into account trading volumes, which can reduce accuracy. The need to improve the accuracy of the analysis has led to the development of alternatives such as exponential and weighted averages (LWMA, WMA). This article reviews the VWAP definition, its pros and cons, ... (full story)