ClearPath Trader

MACD

Difference between fast and slow EMAs with a signal EMA and optional histogram. Tracks trend momentum and crossover timing.

Category: Momentum · Complexity: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)

Tags: momentum, live-overlay, price

Live chart overlay: MACD

MACD chart illustration

Formula

MACD = EMA(fast) − EMA(slow); Signal = EMA(MACD, s); Hist = MACD − Signal

How to read

Histogram expanding = momentum building. Signal-line cross and zero-line cross are the two main timing reads.

Limitations

Lags by construction. Double-cross noise in ranges.

Typical settings

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