Learn about the moving average convergence/divergence (MACD), a popular momentum indicator that shows the relationship ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom is a pioneer in computerized technical analysis of the markets. As the stock market continues to grind higher, the market is ...

In a previous article, we looked at how traders commonly use moving averages to identify trend changes in equities across short and long timeframes. Although moving averages on their own can provide ...

The MACD and Signal line crossover gives traditional buy/sell signals. Histogram is the difference between the MACD and Signal line. We can enter when Histogram begins to get smaller rather than wait ...

In recent weeks, we've been examining various technical indicators that traders here at Schaeffer's use to determine potential moves in stocks. We've looked closely at Bollinger Band breakouts and ...

An excellent tool to get an instant read of market momentum is the two-line MACD. The "Mac D" or Moving Average Convergence Divergence indicator is the brainchild of Gerald Appel, a money manager in ...

The MACD indicator is a popular momentum and trend-following indicator that is based on the information of moving averages and, thus, is ideal to act as an additional momentum tool and momentum filter ...