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What is the MACD indicator based on?

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  • D On the difference between two exponential averages

Explanation

The MACD (moving average convergence divergence) subtracts a slower exponential average from a faster one, typically 26 and 12 days. A signal line is added. When the two cross, chart analysts treat it as a signal.

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