Because the MACD is the dollar value between the two moving averages, the reading for differently priced stocks provides little insight when comparing a number of assets to each other.

Why the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) oscillator is considered one of the simplest, most versatile and most reliable technical indicators.

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 ...

MACD uses 26-day and 12-day EMAs to signal buy/sell based on stock momentum. Buy when MACD line crosses above the signal line; sell when it falls below. MACD is effective in trending markets but ...