Thursday, December 16, 2010

Forex : MACD

MACD - is short form of Moving Average Convergence-Divergence. In Stock technical analysis, MACD usually use for signal line crossovers, centerline crossovers and divergences to generate signals.


Below an example use in Stock:




In Forex, we use MACD for Convergence & Divergence.
Divergence means disagreement, Convergence means agreement.


MACD should be the same with price action, therefore when price makes a new high, so do MACD. If the pattern is not repeated, then you'll have a Divergence.


Divergence is the strongest technical analysis in Forex. Let's check the 2 Divergence : Bullish Divergence & Bearish Divergence.


Example: Bullish Divergence for USD/JPY, Daily Chart.






Example: Bearish Divergence for USD/JPY, Daily Chart.






Take note the MACD Divergence is a very powerful indicator of momentum change compare with MACD Convergence. It always show a bounce off from the previous trend.


Next, let's see how we can study the pulse of trading - Price Cycle.



2 comments:

Unknown said...

May you please further elaborate MACD like how to apply...... when not to apply ...... Any good method to improve it?

I apply & study MACD regularly. I think, it's hard to be workable as a entry and exit signal.

However, it serves as an excellent trend confirmer, especially after a position is established.

Alex Ho said...

I'll post another topic again about technical analysis..Please continue to support..thanks.