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238: The new indicator that improves momentum trading signals - Alex Spiroglou

Jun 13, 2024

Expert Alex Spiroglou discusses the issues with MACD in momentum trading and introduces the MACD-v indicator for more accurate signals. The podcast covers using MACD-v as a regime filter, trend filter, and integrating it with multi-timeframe and multi-factor approaches. Spiroglou also shares tips for incorporating MACD-v into trading processes and the Momentum Lifecycle Roadmap for market conditions.

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Quick takeaways

MACD often provides inaccurate signals in momentum trading due to inherent problems.

The MACD-v indicator improves signal accuracy by overcoming traditional issues and can be used as a regime filter.

Deep dives

MACDV Indicator Introduction

The MACDV indicator was created by normalizing the MACD by volatility to improve its signal generation. The process involved using the MACDV as a momentum indicator to identify high and low momentum situations. This approach allows traders to quantify and analyze divergences in a systematic manner.

Intro

2min

Exploring the Guest's Journey into Trading and Technical Analysis

4min

Exploring the MACD Indicator for Momentum Trading

5min

Challenges and Comparisons of MACD in Trading Strategies

26min

Analyzing Trading Indicators with Normalization Techniques

17min

The evolution of an indicator and future webinars

2min

Expressing Gratitude and Concluding Remarks with Sponsor Promotions

2min

A Bloomberg study discovered MACD is the second most popular indicator after the RSI.

But the MACD has BIG problems.

And in this episode, Alex Spiroglou shares the solution. Here’s what you’ll discover:

The issues with MACD and why it’s often not a good indicator to use in momentum trading,
The updated MACD-v indicator that overcomes all the traditional issues to give more accurate trading signals,
How to use MACD-v as a regime filter, a trend filter, and improve signal accuracy to avoid false divergence signals,
How the Momentum Lifecycle Roadmap provides traders with a comprehensive view of market conditions and potential trading opportunities,
Why a multi-timeframe and multi-factor approach works and how to integrate it with MACD-v,
Tips for integrating MACD-v into your trading process and much more.

Disclaimer:

Trading in the financial markets involves a substantial risk of loss. All content produced by Better System Trader is for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.

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Better System Trader

238: The new indicator that improves momentum trading signals - Alex Spiroglou

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

MACDV Indicator Introduction

MACDV Application in Technical Analysis

Regime Filtering and Setup Enhancement

Enhancing Trading Processes with MACDV

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts