Technical Analysis

MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)

Definition

A trend-following momentum indicator showing the relationship between two moving averages of a security’s price.

Example
MACD line crossing above the signal line generates a bullish buy signal. Bollinger Bands Category: Technical Analysis Definition: A volatility indicator consisting of a middle band (SMA) and two outer bands (standard deviations away). Band
Frequently Asked Question
What is MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) in trading?
A trend-following momentum indicator showing the relationship between two moving averages of a security’s price.
APA Citation
Clark, R. (2025). MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence). VixShield Trading Glossary. Retrieved from https://www.vixshield.com/glossary/macd-moving-average-convergence-divergence
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Russell Clark, FNP-C
Author of SPX Mastery series · Founder of VixShield
Last updated:  ·  Source: VixShield Trading Glossary — From SPX Mastery by Russell Clark
⚠️ Not financial advice. This definition is educational content from the SPX Mastery book series by Russell Clark (VixShield). Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading options involves substantial risk of loss and is not appropriate for all investors. Always paper trade before risking real capital.