MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is a trend-following momentum indicator that shows the relationship between two exponential moving averages. Developed by Gerald Appel in the late 1970s, it's one of the most popular technical indicators.
MACD Calculation
MACD Line = 12-period EMA − 26-period EMA
Signal Line = 9-period EMA of MACD Line
Histogram = MACD Line − Signal Line- Signal Line Crossover — MACD crossing above signal line = bullish; crossing below = bearish.
- Zero Line Crossover — MACD crossing above zero confirms uptrend; below zero confirms downtrend.
- Divergence — When MACD moves opposite to price, a reversal may be approaching.
- Histogram — Shows the distance between MACD and signal line. Shrinking histogram = weakening momentum.
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