Moving Average Envelopes are percentage-based envelopes set above and below a moving average. The moving average which forms the base for this indicator can be a simple or exponential moving average. Each envelope is then set the same percentage above or below the moving average. This creates parallel bands that follow price action. With a moving average as the base Moving Average Envelopes can be used as a trend following indicator.
Calculation: Moving Average Envelope:
1) Upper Envelope: 20-day SMA + (20-day SMA x .025);
2) Lower Envelope: 20-day SMA - (20-day SMA x .025);
PROFILE: Harvey Norman (HVN.AX)
Stock Exchange: ASX
Company: Harvey Norman
Ticker Codes: | HVN.AX | ASX:HVN |
About Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN): Harvey Norman Holdings Limited grants franchises to independent business proprietors. Its franchisees sell products in various categories, including electrical goods, furniture, computers and communications, bedding and manchester, kitchen appliances, small appliances, bathroom and tiles, and carpets and flooring. The company has 194 franchised complexes under the Harvey Norman, Domayne, and Joyce Mayne brands in Australia; and 87 company-operated stores under the Harvey Norman brand in New Zealand, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia, Slovenia, and Croatia. It is also involved in the property investment and media placement activities, as well as provides consumer finance and other commercial loans and advances. The company was founded in 1982 and is based in Homebush West, Australia.