📊 MACD Indicator
Part of Complete Stock Market Learning Series
📌 What is MACD?
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is a momentum-based technical indicator. It shows the relationship between two moving averages of price.
🧩 Components of MACD
- MACD Line (12 EMA − 26 EMA)
- Signal Line (9 EMA of MACD)
- Histogram (Difference between MACD & Signal)
📈 MACD Line & Signal Line
The MACD line reacts faster to price changes, while the signal line smooths the movement. Crossovers between these lines generate trading signals.
- MACD crosses above Signal → Bullish
- MACD crosses below Signal → Bearish
📊 MACD Chart Example
Below is a simple animated example of MACD histogram with signal crossover.
👉 Histogram above zero → bullish momentum 👉 Histogram below zero → bearish momentum
💡 How Traders Use MACD?
- Trend confirmation
- Momentum strength analysis
- MACD–Signal crossover trades
- Divergence with price
⚖ Important Note
MACD works best in trending markets and may give false signals in sideways markets. Always combine MACD with support–resistance or candlestick patterns. This content is for educational purposes only.
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