What is the MACD Indicator?

What is the MACD Indicator?

The MACD indicator, which is one of the effective momentum indicators, was developed by Gerald Appel in the 1970s. The basis of this indicator is the world's most frequently used trend tracking indicator Moving Average '(MA). The explanation of the MACD indicator is "Moving Average Convergence Divergence". The MACD indicator is basically a data obtained by moving averages converging and diverging. Although the MACD indicator has increased in popularity with Crypto coins in recent years, it has also produced important signals for traditional markets.

How to Calculate MACD?

Parameter 26-12-9 is used. MACD Indicator, after removing 26 days of exponential practice from 12 days of exponential practice after that with this data obtained, it produces a signal by cutting the exponential average for 9 days.   This indicator has 2 lines. One of them is the MACD line and the other is the signal line. The basic point of signal generation is that the signal line cuts the MACD Line up or down. If the moving average formed using the periods 26 and 12 is greater than the 9-day exponential average ; it is considered as BUY. If the moving average formed by using the 26 and 12 periods is less than the 9-day exponential average, it is considered as a SALE signal. The logic is based on the short daily moving average breaking the long term moving average. EMA is used in the MACD indicator, i.e. moving exponential average. The average of the last days of the EMA is more important, but unlike the averages focused (WMA) on other last days, all movements and past of the relevant stock are taken into account.

How to Add a MACD Indicator?

As we mentioned in our previous articles, you do not have to do these calculations manually. You can access Market MACD Indicator and all other indicators with Meta Trader application, which is also used by professional Forex companies. You can download the Meta Trader platform, which is traded online in Forex and Stock market, from Google Play and the App Store for free.