Understand before you act
Death Cross Active, explained
The medium-term average is below the long-term average, and the index is below its long-term average. This describes a weak trend backdrop.
How Index Screener uses it
SMA 50 and SMA 200
SMA 50 is below SMA 200, and the latest closing level is below SMA 200. Active is a current state, not a newly detected crossover.
What it helps you assess
Recognize a weak trend before treating a fall as a buying opportunity.
What it cannot tell you
It does not predict a crash. A recovery can begin before moving averages turn positive.
Before an entry or exit
These are learning examples to build your own checklist. They are not tested trading rules or personalized recommendations.
Look for confirmation
A cautious recovery example is to wait for support to form and the index to regain an important average. A short-lived bounce alone does not establish a new uptrend.
Follow your risk plan
For a long position, review exposure against your existing stop, time horizon and allocation. Do not wait for this lagging signal if your own risk limit has already been reached.
Keep learning
Further reading
References explain the indicators. Site rules and the example checklists above are described by Index Screener.