Time for another reading assignment. Read this blog post (https://www.investopedia.com/articles/active-trading/041814/four-most-commonlyused-indicators-trend-trading.asp) and answer the following questions in this forum thread.
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) can be used to view overall trend of the market and identify probable pull backs and reversals. MACD is comprised of 2 moving avg (fast/slow) and histogram plotted on a 0 neutral scale.
MACD is generally used to gauge the trend and strength of the market. RSI is generally used to gauge overbought/oversold conditions. Although these are not exclusive uses, they are the most common uses for new traders learning these indicators.
OBV (On Balance Volume) measures volume flow (positive/negative) and is generally used as a momentum indicator and identify divergence in price action.
1 .MACD - “smooth” price data by creating a single flowing line. Representing an Average it used for cross overs to predict trends. it can provide indications of support and resistance. 2 waves plotted on a histogram.
3.OBV - On Balance volume is a single one line indicator which cumulatively indicates buying or selling pressure
What is MACD and how is it used?
The MACD is an oscillating indicator, fluctuating above and below zero. It is both a trend-following and momentum indicator.
One basic MACD strategy is to look at which side of zero the MACD lines are on in the histogram below the chart. Above zero for a sustainable period of time, and the trend is likely up; below zero for a sustained period of time, and the trend is likely down. Potential buy signals occur when the MACD moves above zero, and potential sell signals when it crosses below zero.
What is the difference between MACD and RSI?
The RSI’s movements are contained between zero and 100.
The RSI provides information about if the price is overbought and due for a correction or oversold and due for a bounce.
What is OBV and how is it used?
OBV takes a lot of volume information and compiles it into a single one-line indicator. The indicator measures cumulative buying/selling pressure by adding the volume on up days and subtracting volume on down days.
A rising price should be accompanied by a rising OBV; a falling price should be accompanied by a falling OBV.
What is MACD and how is it used? The MACD is calculated by subtracting the 26-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) from the 12-period EMA. The result of that calculation is the MACD line. A nine-day EMA of the MACD, called the “signal line,” is then plotted on top of the MACD line, which can function as a trigger for buy and sell signals.
What is the difference between MACD and RSI? The main difference is that RSI has values between 0 and 100 and it gives indications about phases of overbought and oversold in the market, while MACD fluctuating above and below zero and it gives more information about the trend of the market.
What is OBV and how is it used? On-balance volume (OBV) is a technical indicator based on volume changes to make price predictions. OBV shows crowd sentiment that can predict a bullish or bearish outcome. Comparing relative action between price bars and OBV generates more actionable signals than the green or red volume histograms of Volume indicator.
What is MACD and how is it used?
By looking at which side of 0 the lines are on.
What is the difference between MACD and RSI?
RSI is showing over bought and over sold. MACD is comparing two signals a fast and a slow line.
What is OBV and how is it used?
This is looking at volume. On weekends some times crypto market moves up or down with very little volume. Since very little money is behind the move it often can be reversed when Monday comes around.
What is MACD and how is it used?
The MACD acts both as a trend following and momentum indicator. Oscillations happen above and below the zero line. The main usage is to look for crossovers. When the fast line crosses the slow line from the top, it is interpreted as a buy signal. When the fast line crosses the slow line from below, it is interpreted as a sell signal.
What is the difference between MACD and RSI?
The RSI and the MACD are both oscillator signals. The first traditionally varies in between a range of -2 to 2 while the latter is measured on a range from 0 to 100.
The RSI provides 2 main signals, namely “overbought” and “oversold”. By common configuration, values above 70 indicate that we have an “oversold” trend while values below 30 indicate an “overbought” trend.
The MACD helps us understand in which direction the trend might be going while the RSI provides signals as to when we could see a potential shift in the trend.
What is OBV and how is it used?
OBV is essentially used to confirm a trend. A rising price should be backed by a growing OBV and vice versa.
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is an oscillating indicator, fluctuating above and below zero. It is both a trend-following and momentum indicator. The MACD is made up of two moving averages, that are of two different time periods. It is used to indicate points on a chart where the trend might be accelerating. This can be be determined when the two moving averages cross on the histogram; this can indicate an entry signal for traders. Above zero and sustained is considered to be in an uptrend; whereas; below zero and sustained is a signal of a downtrend.
MACD movement fluctuates above and below zero. RSI (Relative Strength Index) on the other hand, its movement is tracked between 0 and 100 in the histogram. RSI indicates when price may be “overbought” (indicator at 70 or above and due for a correction - also can be determined as an uptrend) and when the price may be “oversold” (indicator at 30 or below and due for a bounce - also can be determined as an downtrend).In short, MACD utilises two moving averages for indication of trading signals, while RSI uses overbought/oversold indicators to help determine trading signals. “Long-trade” signal is indicated when the RSI moves below 50 and then back above it. “Short-trade” signal is indicated by the RSI moving above 50 and then back below it.
OBV (On-Balance Volume) packs enormous use into a simple accumulation-distribution tool that tallies up/down volume, adding (up) or subtracting (down) the result in a continuous sub-total. The formula generates a smooth indicator line that carves out highs, lows and trend lines. Comparing relative action between price bars and OBV, generates more actionable signals.
i.e. volume should confirm trends, therefore:
-a rising price should be accompanied by a rising OBV; whereas
-a falling price should be accompanied by a falling OBV.
- What is MACD and how is it used?
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Average
Convewrgence
Divergence
It has “fast” and “slow” lines.
fast crossing above slow ==> buy signal
fast crossing under slow ==> sell signal
- What is the difference between MACD and RSI?
RSI is normalized in 0…100 range. It has a single line value (while MACD has 2 lines).
The line going “above 70” or “below 30” indicates a trend change.
- What is OBV and how is it used?
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if simplified, it’s a sum of candlestick info and volume info to indicate “volume pressure” in a single line.
It is used to predict the future behaviour of trends (if drop does not fall below OBV value, the trend is likely to continue go up).
The MACD is a trend-following and momentum indicator with a neutral line (zero), which can be used to determine the current trend. Two moving averages in the indicator (fast and slow line) additionally depict possible reversals.
The RSI is also an oscillator, measured between 0 and 100. It differentiates between an “overbought” (above 70) and “oversold” (below 30) territory to indicate possible reversals.
The volume indicator measures buying and selling pressure. Trends in price should be underlined with a trend in volume - increasing or decreasing to the corresponding circumstances.
A divergence between the price trend and the OBV trend can be viewed as a buy or sell signal.
MACD or Moving Average Convergence Divergence is a fluctuating indicator which fluctuated above and below 0. It shows the current trend and momentum.
The difference between MACD and RSI (relative strength index) is that they are based on different data. RSI measures the magnitude of recent price changes. Also while MACD oscillates above and below 0 RSI oscillates between 0 and 100
OBV or On-Balance Volume again is an indicator for momentum and shows the volume being moved and can predict bull or bear movements.
MACD is an indicator that oscillates between positive and negative values. It’s a potential buy signal when MACD crosses zero into the positive region, and a potential sell signal when it crosses zero into the negative region. Positive MACD is an indication that the trend is upwards, and vice versa.
In contrast to MACD, RSI oscillates between 0 and 100 and provides more of an understanding whether an asset is overbought or oversold. In an uptrend RSI can go above 70, while in a downtrend it might fall below 30. Usually, a buy/sell signal would be set when RSI crosses 50 for a short period of time and then goes back up/down.
OBV indicates buying/selling pressure. Basically, it can help to confirm a trend: rising OBV with rising prices indicate an uptrend, and vice versa. However, if the asset price is ranging while OBV is rising, that would indicate an uptrend and that the price will follow and also rise. If price is rising, while OBV is not, not the trend will likely reverse soon and the prices will start falling or a pullback will occur. The same ideas apply for falling OBV or price.
What is MACD and how is it used? It is an oscillating indicator that is used both to track trends and momentum.
What is the difference between MACD and RSI? The RSI uses a single indicator and oscillates between zero and 100 and can signal overbought or oversold. The MACD uses two indicators that oscillate between -2 and 2 and when the lines cross indicate a buy/sell single.
What is OBV and how is it used? Uses volume information and compiles it into a single line indicator.
1. What is MACD and how is it used?
The MACD is made up of two lines of moving averages of different time periods. It is used to determine points in the price chart where a trend might be accelerating. These points are those where the two lines cross which is an entry signal for many traders.
2 . What is the difference between MACD and RSI?
In the case of the RSI, there is just one line oscillating between 0 et 100 showing overbought/oversold positions. The MACD uses two lines and when these cross, this is an indication of buy/sell.
3 . What is OBV and how is it used ?
OBV takes a lot of volume information and compiles it into a single one-line indicator. The indicator measures cumulative buying/selling pressure. It is used to confirm trends
according to investopedia MACD is a trend-following and momentum indicator of an instrument
it consists of 2 waves (moving averages) fluctuating above and below zero (a neutral line/point).
The two moving averages in the indicator are known as the fast and slow lines
A basic MACD strategy is to look at which side of the zero the lines are on in the histogram below the chart and trade accordingly…
A price above 0 for a sustainable period of time and the trend is likely up if the opposite is shown the trend is likely down.
Potential buy signals occur when the MACD crosses above zero, and a potential sell signal is when it crosses below zero.
The biggest difference is the focus. MACD is focused on trends. (is it up or down?) RSI is focused on individual positions. Has it been over bought (above 70) or oversold (below 30)
note the RSI doesn’t typically reach 30 in an uptrend unless a potential reversal is underway.
An alternate strategy is to buy in oversold conditions while in an up trend and place and “short” when when its down.
OBV is an indicator of “cumulative buying/selling pressure by adding the volume on up days and subtracting volume on down days.”
in other words it adds more data to solidify a trend prediction
" Ideally, volume should confirm trends. A rising price should be accompanied by a rising OBV; a falling price should be accompanied by a falling OBV. "
What is MACD and how is it used?
The MACD is an oscillating indicator, fluctuating above and below zero. It is both a trend-following and momentum indicator.
What is the difference between MACD and RSI?
The relative strength index (RSI) is a momentum indicator that measures the magnitude of recent price changes to evaluate overbought or oversold conditions in the price of a stock or other asset.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is a trend-following momentum indicator that shows the relationship between two moving averages of a security’s price.
What is OBV and how is it used?
Volume itself is a valuable indicator, and OBV takes a lot of volume information and compiles it into a single one-line indicator. The indicator measures cumulative buying/selling pressure by adding the volume on up days and subtracting volume on down days.
