MACD in trading

The Moving Average Convergence/Divergence indicator is a momentum oscillator primarily used to trade trends. Although it is an oscillator, it is not typically used to identify over bought or oversold conditions. It appears on the chart as two lines which oscillate without boundaries.


Traders often use MACD with longer-term moving averages like the 50-day or 200-day moving average. If the price is above these averages and MACD signals a buy, it reinforces the bullish trend. On the flip side, if the price is below the moving averages and MACD signals a sell, it indicates a strong bearish trend.