Analyze Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for stocks instantly. This tool calculates MACD from Exponential Moving Average (EMA) 12 and EMA 26, displays Signal Line (EMA 9), and Histogram to read momentum — bullish crossover, bearish crossover, or neutral.
Select Stock
Type a stock symbol in the search box or pick from the dropdown, then click Check MACD.
Check Histogram
Check the histogram color — green means upward momentum, red means downward momentum.
Read the Signal
Check the Bullish / Bearish badge above. MACD above Signal = bullish, below = bearish.
Detect Crossover
If a crossover occurs, an extra badge appears — bullish crossover (buy signal) or bearish crossover (sell signal).
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is a technical indicator that measures the relationship between two Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) on stock prices. The MACD indicator is used by traders to read momentum, trend direction, and potential buy or sell signals. MACD stock analysis is popular because it's easy to understand and can be combined with other indicators like RSI.
MACD Formula (MACD Equation)
EMA Formula (Exponential Moving Average)
EMA (Exponential Moving Average) or Moving Exponential Average gives more weight to recent prices compared to Simple Moving Average. EMA formula:
EMA = Price × k + Previous EMA × (1 - k), k = 2 / (period + 1)
The EMA stock indicator is more responsive to price changes, making it widely used to calculate MACD and exponential smoothing in stock analysis.
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is a popular technical indicator measuring the relationship between two Exponential Moving Averages (EMA). MACD formula: MACD Line = EMA 12 - EMA 26, Signal Line = 9-period EMA of MACD Line, Histogram = MACD Line - Signal Line. EMA (Exponential Moving Average) gives more weight to recent prices compared to Simple Moving Average, making it more responsive to price changes. EMA formula: EMA = Price × k + Previous EMA × (1 - k), where k = 2 / (period + 1). The larger the histogram, the stronger the momentum. Crossovers between MACD and Signal are commonly used as entry and exit signals in the stock market.
What is the MACD indicator and what is the MACD formula?
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is an indicator that calculates the difference between EMA 12 and EMA 26. MACD formula: MACD Line = EMA(12) - EMA(26). Signal Line = EMA(9) of MACD. Histogram = MACD - Signal. This MACD equation helps traders read momentum and trend direction.
What is EMA and how is it different from a regular Moving Average?
EMA (Exponential Moving Average) is a type of moving average that gives more weight to recent prices. EMA formula: EMA = Price × (2/(period+1)) + Previous EMA × (1 - 2/(period+1)). Compared to SMA, the EMA stock indicator responds faster to price changes, making it widely used in MACD and other technical analysis.
What is a bullish and bearish crossover in MACD?
Bullish crossover occurs when the MACD Line crosses Signal Line from below — potential upward signal. Bearish crossover is the opposite, MACD crosses Signal from above — potential downward signal. These crossovers are calculated from the intersection of Exponential Moving Averages in the MACD formula.
How to calculate Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)?
Steps to calculate MACD: 1) Calculate 12-day EMA of closing prices, 2) Calculate 26-day EMA of closing prices, 3) MACD Line = EMA 12 - EMA 26, 4) Signal Line = 9-day EMA of MACD Line, 5) Histogram = MACD Line - Signal Line. This tool automatically calculates all MACD and EMA formulas for your selected stock.
What's the difference between MACD and RSI?
RSI measures the speed of price changes (oversold/overbought), while MACD measures the relationship between Exponential Moving Averages to read trend direction and strength. They complement each other — MACD for trend confirmation, RSI for entry timing.
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