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June 13, 2026

Daily MA Positioning Tool

Moving Average Structure: Coiled vs Extended

When a stock's moving averages are sitting close together, it usually means the stock is in a quiet, consolidating phase. Direction isn't very clear yet. But when the averages start spreading out in order, it often means momentum is building, and the stock is in a stronger trend.

Here's the interesting part: a stock can be trading at similar prices at two different times, yet its short-term moving averages can look very different. At one point the averages might be close together, suggesting the stock is coiled and building energy. At another point they might be spread out, showing that momentum is already strong. These differences in structure often influence how the stock behaves over the following days.

Instead of just looking at the stock's price, this tool focuses on the shape and spacing of the moving averages. It then shows you how the stock has historically behaved after similar setups in the past, so you have better context on what's likely to happen next.

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 Positioning 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's moving averages reveal anything today

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