Momentum Indicators
Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)
Moving Average Convergence/Divergence
Deep Dive
Everything You Need to Know
Under the Hood
How It Works
MACD is calculated by subtracting the 26-period EMA from the 12-period EMA. A 9-period EMA of the MACD line (signal line) is plotted on top to generate trading signals.
In Practice
How Traders Use It
Buy signals occur when the MACD crosses above the signal line. Sell signals occur when it crosses below. Divergences between MACD and price indicate potential reversals.
Highlights
MACD at a Glance
Uses 12 and 26 period EMAs
Signal line: 9-period EMA of MACD
Bullish crossover: MACD crosses above signal
Bearish crossover: MACD crosses below signal
Histogram shows distance between MACD and signal
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