Captures trend changes and momentum shifts using MACD crossovers and divergences
| Strategy Type | MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) Trading |
| Market Outlook | Captures trend changes and momentum shifts using MACD crossovers and divergences |
| Risk Profile | Moderate - widely used indicator with clear signal generation |
| Reward Profile | Good returns from riding trends identified by MACD signals |
| Time Horizon | Swing to positional (days to weeks) |
| Capital Requirement | Moderate (₹1,50,000 - ₹4,00,000) |
| Margin Type | NRML for swing trades; MIS for intraday MACD signals |
| Best Used When | Trending markets with clear momentum, MACD crossovers confirmed by histogram |
| NIFTY | 25 units per lot (₹50 per point) |
| BANKNIFTY | 15 units per lot (₹15 per point) |
| FINNIFTY | 25 units per lot (₹25 per point) |
| Stock Futures | Varies by stock |
| Standard | 12, 26, 9 (fast EMA, slow EMA, signal line) |
| Intraday | 5, 13, 6 or 8, 17, 9 for faster signals |
| Positional | 19, 39, 9 for smoother signals |
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