25 Years of MACD Data: What Works, What Doesn’t [Full Breakdown]

MACD - short for Moving Average Convergence Divergence, is one of the most popular technical indicators out there. But does it still hold up in today’s market? We ran the data across 25+ years to find out: What MACD really measures (the MACD Line vs Signal Line) How MACD crossovers generate buy/sell signals? How it performs under 3 trading strategies: 1. Long-only 2. Short-only 3. Combined (switching between long & short) Which strategy gave the best returns? Why short-only setups struggle in Indian markets (Hint: it’s structurally bullish) What’s the expected return per trade using MACD? Content: 00:00 – MACD Strategy Overview & Key Returns 01:14 – What is MACD? 01:48 – MACD Trading Strategies: Signal Line vs Zero Line 02:20 – Long, Short & Combined Strategy 03:24 – Strategy Performance Results & Expected Returns 05:24 – Shorting, Combined Strategy & Practical Insights 05:55 – Signal Line vs Zero Line 07:00 – Takeaway This isn’t just theory, it’s backtested results + trader insight. #MACD #TechnicalAnalysis #StockMarketIndia #TradingStrategy #Backtesting #MACDCrossover 📌 Don't forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more such trading content. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments! Follow Us Instagram: / sharedotmarket Linkedin: / sharedotmarket Facebook: / sharedotmarket Twitter: / sharedotmarket Disclaimer: https://share.market/terms-conditions About PhonePe Wealth Broking: PhonePe Wealth Broking Private Limited, registered in April 2021 is a subsidiary of @PhonePe Private Limited and is registered with NSE and BSE as a Stock Broker, with CDSL as a Depository Participant and with AMFI as a Mutual Fund distributor. Launched in August 2023, Share.Market, a brand of PhonePe Wealth Broking, is a wealth and investment platform (app & website), catering to investors and traders of all expertise levels. The platform offers a wide range of investment products, including stocks, mutual funds, Wealth Baskets, and more.