Stock Screener
MACD and Signal Line
Details of the indicator can be found at MACD.
Signals
- Bull Signals
When MACD crosses to above the signal line - Bear Signals
When MACD crosses to below the signal line

To Set the MACD Filter:
- Select the MACD filter
- Then select an appropriate time period filter
- Choose between a Bull signal or a Bear signal
- Select the number of days within which the crossover must have occurred or excluded
- Click on the Add button to add the filter.
MACD Zero Crossover
If MACD gives a bull/bear signal and respects the zero line, the signal is stronger.
Example
McGuigan Simeon Wines with MACD and MACD Signal Line.

Signals

To Combine the Two MACD Filters:
- Select the MACD filter
- Then select an appropriate time period filter
- Choose identical Bull signal or Bear signal settings for both filters
- Insert a low number of days for both filters, preferably "1" trading day
- Click on the Add button to add the filter.

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