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  1. MACD is a popular technical analysis indicator that measures the difference between two exponential moving averages (EMAs) of different periods, typically 12 and 26 days.
  2. The MACD line is the difference between the 12-day EMA and the 26-day EMA, while the signal line is the 9-day EMA of the MACD line.
  3. Traders use the MACD indicator to identify bullish and bearish momentum in the market. When the MACD line crosses above the signal line, it's a bullish signal, while a bearish signal is generated when the MACD line crosses below the signal line.
  4. Another way to use the MACD indicator is to look for divergences between the indicator and the price action. A bullish divergence is when the price makes lower lows, but the MACD line makes higher lows, while a bearish divergence is when the price makes higher highs, but the MACD line makes lower highs.
  5. The histogram, which is the difference between the MACD line and the signal line, represents the strength of the trend. A positive histogram indicates a bullish trend, while a negative histogram indicates a bearish trend.
  6. While the MACD indicator can be a useful tool for traders, it's important to remember that no indicator is perfect and should be used in combination with other technical and fundamental analysis tools.
  7. Lastly, it's important to note that the MACD indicator is not specific to a particular asset class and can be used for stocks, bonds, commodities, and currencies.
 

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