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Technical Analysis

MACD

Moving Average Convergence Divergence, a momentum indicator.

Full Definition

MACD is a trend-following momentum indicator showing the relationship between two moving averages. It consists of the MACD line (12-period EMA minus 26-period EMA), signal line (9-period EMA of MACD), and histogram (difference between them). Traders watch for MACD/signal crossovers, centerline crosses, and divergence from price.

Related Terms

Exponential Moving Average (EMA)RSI (Relative Strength Index)Divergence
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