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GSPAQ.PFD (Gastar Exploration) 50-Day SMA : $N/A (As of Dec. 14, 2024)


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What is Gastar Exploration 50-Day SMA?

Moving averages are one of the core indicators in technical analysis. A Simple Moving Average (SMA) is simply the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. It is calculated by adding a selected range of prices, usually closing prices, and then dividing that figure by the number of time periods in that range.

The 50-Day SMA calculates the average price over 50 days. And the 20-Day SMA and 200-Day SMA calculates the average price over 20 days and 200 days separately.

As of today (2024-12-14), Gastar Exploration's 50-Day SMA is $N/A. It's 20-Day SMA is $N/A and 200-Day SMA is $N/A.


Competitive Comparison of Gastar Exploration's 50-Day SMA

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Gastar Exploration's 50-Day SMA, along with its competitors' market caps and 50-Day SMA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Gastar Exploration's 50-Day SMA Distribution in the Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Gastar Exploration's 50-Day SMA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gastar Exploration's 50-Day SMA falls into.



Gastar Exploration  (OTCPK:GSPAQ.PFD) 50-Day SMA Calculation

The formula for calculating SMA is:

SMA=( P1 + P2 + ... + Pn ) / n

where:
Pn is the price of the stock at period n.
n is the total number of periods.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Gastar Exploration  (OTCPK:GSPAQ.PFD) 50-Day SMA Explanation

Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. The 20-Day SMA calculates the average price over 20 days. And the 50-Day SMA and 200-Day SMA calculates the average price over 50 days and 200 days separately. SMAs are often used to determine the price trend direction. A 200-Day SMA is usually a proxy for the long-term trend, while shorter periods indicate short-term trend.

SMA are commonly compared with stock price or different period SMAs to indicate a trading signal. Generally speaking, if the price goes above the SMA, or a short-term SMA crosses above a long-term SMA, an uptrend is expected, investors may want to go long or cover short. Conversely, if the price goes below the SMA, or the short-term SMA crosses below a long-term SMA, a downtrend is expected, investors may want to go short or exit long.

Two popular trading patterns that use SMA include the death cross and a golden cross. A death cross occurs when the 50-day SMA crosses below the 200-day SMA. This is considered a bearish signal, that further losses are in store. The golden cross is a bullish signal which occurs when a short-term SMA crosses above a long-term SMA.


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Gastar Exploration Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
1331 Lamar Street, Suite 650, Houston, TX, USA, 77010
Gastar Exploration Inc is a Mid-Continent independent energy company which is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil, condensate, natural gas, and NGLs (natural gas liquids). The principal business activities of the company include the identification, acquisition, and subsequent exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties with an emphasis on unconventional reserves, such as shale resource plays. The company's exploration properties consist primarily of oil and natural gas leases in the Mid-Continent area of the U.S. in Oklahoma. Gastar operates through a single segment being Exploration and production of oil, condensate, and natural gas.
Executives
William L Transier director 3505 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY NORTH, SUITE 400, HOUSTON TX 77043
Marc A Beilinson director 10100 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE. 1100, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Harry Quarls director 14701 ST. MARY'S LANE, SUITE 275, HOUSTON TX 77079
Stephen Phillip Roberts officer: Senior VP & COO 1331 LAMAR, SUITE 650, HOUSTON TX 77010
Af V Energy I Aiv B1, L.p. director, 10 percent owner 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS, 12TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Ronald D. Scott director 5612 DREXEL COURT, MIDLAND TX 79707
Nathan Walton director 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS, 12TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Ares Holdings Inc. 10 percent owner 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS, 12TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Acof Investment Management Llc 10 percent owner 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS, 12TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Ares Holdco Llc 10 percent owner 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS, 12TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Ares Management Llc 10 percent owner 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS, 12TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Ares Management Gp Llc 10 percent owner 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS, 12TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Ares Partners Holdco Llc 10 percent owner 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS, 12TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Ares Management Holdings L.p. 10 percent owner 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS, 12TH FL, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Ares Management Corp 10 percent owner 2000 AVE OF THE STARS, 12TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90067

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