# Hull Moving Average (HMA) Hull moving average: a fast, smooth trend line built from weighted averages, designed to cut lag while staying smooth. ## How to read it - Price above the line suggests an uptrend, below it a downtrend. - The slope shows trend direction; crosses of price and the line can mark changes. - Changes in its slope are often used as early trend signals. ## Key settings - Period 9, source close. ## Good to know - Drawn on the price pane, over the candles.