Selecting Stocks When Five Moving Averages Converge

Summary

This note proposes a Chinese equity screening idea based on five moving averages: 20, 30, 60, 90, and 120 days. It treats convergence of the averages as a possible buy signal, reasoning that it may reflect agreement about short- and medium-term direction. It also suggests confirming candidates with indicators such as MACD, RSI, or Bollinger Bands and using quantitative rules to carry out trades.

The document provides no test results or performance evidence. It cautions that technical signals are unreliable, a stock may have risen substantially before the averages converge, and subsequent gains may be smaller than expected. The suggested additions are presented as possible refinements rather than validated improvements. The supplied example code also does not establish a working, fully specified strategy, so the note is best read as a screening concept rather than evidence of an effective trading system.

Key ideas

• The screen looks for convergence among the 20-, 30-, 60-, 90-, and 120-day moving averages.
• The author interprets convergence as a possible sign of agreement about short- and medium-term price direction.
• MACD, RSI, or Bollinger Bands could be added as further filters, but no validation is provided.
• The signal may arrive after a price rise, and convergence does not guarantee continued gains.

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