MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) vs Signal Line

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MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)
intermediate
technical_analysis

A trend-following momentum indicator that tracks the relationship between two exponential moving averages to identify trend direction and momentum shifts. Also known as: MACD.

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Signal Line
intermediate
technical_analysis

Signal Line is the 9-period exponential moving average of the MACD line, used to generate trading signals when the MACD line crosses above or below it.

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