Charts

What is MACD?

A momentum indicator showing when a trend might be changing

Full Explanation

MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) compares two moving averages to show whether momentum is building or fading. When the MACD line crosses above the signal line, it's a bullish sign. When it crosses below, bearish.

Pro Tip

Best used with other indicators — not reliable on its own.

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Candlestick

A chart shape that shows a stock's price movement in a time period

Moving Average

The average price of a stock over a set number of days

Breakout

When a stock bursts above a resistance level

Bollinger Bands

Lines around a stock's price showing its normal range

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