Tag: MACD

  • Spread Trading the MACD – Moving Average crossover

    The way spread betters trade or interpret the moving average crossover is they wait for the signal line to cross over the MACD line, simply explained, the 9 EMA (which is the Fast line) cross the 26 EMA(the slower of the two lines).  Below is an example of the FTSE 100 Index using the MACD Moving…

  • MACD-Moving Average Convergence-Divergence

    The MACD developed by George Appel, is a very popular indicator. Personally one of my favourites. Below I will discuss three main spreadbetting strategies with the MACD. How it is calculated in three steps: MACD: Calculate the spread between a 26-Day EMA (Exponential Moving Average) – 12 EMA. This differential represents price velocity MACD Signal…