Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)


for example, forex

Two lines are calculated and built in the indicator:

MACDfast — fast line
SIGNAL — signal (slow) line
MACD is the difference between the fast 12-day exponential moving average (fast EMA) and the slow 26-day exponential moving average (slow EMA).
MACDfast = EMA(12) [Price] — EMA(26) [Price];
the results are smoothed with the help of EMA to eliminate sudden fluctuation:
SIGNAL = EMA(9) [MACDfast],
where Price — usually a close price.

MACD signals:

  • If MACD is below the zero line then trend is bearish, if it is above it then the trend is bullish;
  • Divergence is the strongest signal on this indicator. This is a divergence in the direction of the waves movement
    of the chart and correspondent waves of the indicator. It signals early market reversal;
Signal of the bullish trend reversal or damping
Signal of the bullish trend reversal or damping
Signal of the bearish trend reversal or damping
Signal of the bearish trend reversal or damping
  • Crossing of the lines of the indicator in the direction of the trend may be used as a signal to open positions.
  • If MACD is below zero and there is no bearish convergence, then crossing of the lines from below signals upward correction.
  • If MACD is above zero and there is no bullish divergence, then crossing of the lines from above signals downward correction.

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