Golden Cross

A Golden Cross happens when a stock's 50-day moving average (the average price over the last 50 days) crosses above its 200-day moving average (the average over 200 days). Think of it as a short-term trend line crossing above a long-term trend line. Traders watch for this because it's traditionally seen as a bullish signal—suggesting the stock might be shifting from a downtrend to an uptrend. You'll see Golden Crosses mentioned in technical analysis discussions and charting tools. That said, it's not a guarantee; plenty of Golden Crosses don't lead to big gains. For example, if TechCorp's 50-day average crosses above its 200-day average, some traders might see it as a buy signal worth investigating further.