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May 29, 2026

Daily MA Extensions Tool

Moving Average Extensions: Momentum or Exhaustion?

When a stock moves well above its short-term moving average, it can mean strong momentum is pushing it higher. But it can also mean the stock has become stretched and might be due for a pullback. The same idea applies when price moves well below its moving averages.

Not every stretch is the same though. What happens next often depends on how far the stock has moved, which moving average it's stretched from, whether it's above or below the average, and how this stock has behaved in similar situations before. Some stretched moves tend to keep going, while others are more likely to reverse.

This tool compares the current stretch to similar situations in the past. It helps you see whether extensions like this have usually continued or reversed, giving you better context than just looking at how far price has moved on its own.

What the Tool Shows You

Projection

45-Day Projected Price Cone

Projects a potential price range over the next 45 days by applying historical forward returns from past similar setups.

Probability

Probability Graph

Shows how often prices rose or fell after similar setups in the past.

Scan

Auto-Detection

The tool automatically scans the market and highlights stocks with the strongest setups for the day ahead.

Log

Past Similar Setups

A full log of every past day when conditions were similar.

How Traders are using the Daily MA Extensions Tool

1

Morning Scan

Start the day by checking whether the tool is highlighting any unusual activity in your favorite stocks. This helps you quickly identify which names may be setting up for a potential move.

2

Review the Price Cone

See how price has historically behaved after similar setups. This gives you a realistic view of what typically happens next instead of relying on guesswork.

3

Size the move with the bar graph

Switch to Bar Graph view and set your target price level. The bars show how often similar setups reached that distance by upcoming expirations. Toggle between "By Touch" and "By Close" depending on your strategy.

4

Review the chart and table log for context

Review the historical matches before taking a position. Pay attention to how many comparable setups exist and whether they occurred during similar market conditions. This helps you determine how much weight to give the current signal.

Check if your favorite stock is stretched today

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