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Hi Forex Tester Team,

I’m really glad to see that you have added the second line to the MACD indicator. One further change is needed though: while the MACD line is indeed calculated by subtracting the two specified EMAs (usually the 12 and 26 EMAs), the signal line should also be an EMA. In the current MACD indicator in Forex Tester, there is an SMA value for the signal line. The difference is not huge, but it would be good to have the MACD calculations identical to the standard MACD indicator. Could the SMA line in the indicator therefore be changed to an EMA (which is normally specified as a 9 EMA)? See

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/macd.asp for confirmation of the calculations that go into the MACD.

Best Regards,

Dave

How does this impact your experience?
Posted by Dave ·
Status: In Progress1 comment

Comments1

  • Serhii S.

    Team•

    Mar 18, 2025

    Hi Dave! Thanks for pointing this out! We appreciate your feedback on the MACD indicator. I understand the importance of having the calculations mirror the standard MACD, where both lines are EMAs. I'll pass your request on to our developers to review. If you have any more suggestions or questions, feel free to reach out!

    Best regards,
    Serhii