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Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) vs McGinley Dynamic Indicator vs Parabolic SAR

General Information Comparison

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡

    An intriguing or lesser-known fact about the trading indicator
    Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)
    • Developed by Gerald Appel
    McGinley Dynamic Indicator
    • Developed by John R. McGinley to address the lag in traditional moving averages
    Parabolic SAR
    • SAR stands for "Stop And Reverse"
  • Sarcastic Fact 😉

    A humorous or ironic observation about the trading indicator
    Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)
    • Even your grandma knows this one but still can't use it properly
    McGinley Dynamic Indicator
    • So smooth it might make other indicators jealous
    Parabolic SAR
    • It's like a clingy ex - always trying to catch up with the price

Technical Details Comparison

Usage Comparison

Performance Metrics Comparison

Alternatives to Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)
Average Directional Index (ADX)
Known for Trend Strength Without Direction
💯 is more reliable than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
🔀 is more versatile than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
is rated higher overall than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
Aroon Up And Down
Known for Identifying Potential Trend Changes
💻 is easier to use than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
🔀 is more versatile than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
is rated higher overall than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
Guppy Multiple Moving Average
Known for Visualizing Short-Term And Long-Term Trends
🔀 is more versatile than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
🔧 is more customizable than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
is rated higher overall than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
Force Index
Known for Combining Price Changes With Volume
🔀 is more versatile than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
Directional Movement Index (DMI)
Known for Strength Of Price Movement
💯 is more reliable than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
🔀 is more versatile than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
🔧 is more customizable than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
is rated higher overall than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
Linear Regression Indicator
Known for Predicting Price Trends
🔀 is more versatile than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
Vortex Indicator (VI)
Known for Trend Reversal Detection
💻 is easier to use than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
Know Sure Thing (KST)
Known for Trend Strength Measurement
🔀 is more versatile than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
🔧 is more customizable than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
is rated higher overall than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
Chande Momentum Oscillator (CMO)
Known for Momentum Measurement
🔀 is more versatile than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
🔧 is more customizable than McGinley Dynamic Indicator
is rated higher overall than McGinley Dynamic Indicator