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MACD Alerts — Moving Average Convergence Divergence Notifications

Get alerted after the next scheduled check when MACD crosses its signal line for any stock or ETF. Alert on bullish crossovers (MACD crosses above signal), bearish crossovers (MACD crosses below signal), or when MACD moves above or below zero.

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What is MACD?

The MACD indicator explained

MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is a trend-following momentum indicator that shows the relationship between two exponential moving averages of a security's price. It was developed by Gerald Appel in the late 1970s and remains one of the most widely used technical indicators in equity markets.

The MACD line is calculated by subtracting the 26-period EMA from the 12-period EMA. A 9-period EMA of the MACD line (called the "signal line") is then plotted on top of it. When the MACD crosses above the signal line, it is considered a bullish signal. When it crosses below, it is bearish.

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Bullish Crossover

MACD crosses above the signal line. Traditionally interpreted as a buy signal — momentum is turning positive.

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Zero Line Cross

MACD crosses above zero (bullish) or below zero (bearish). Confirms the overall trend direction.

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Bearish Crossover

MACD crosses below the signal line. Traditionally interpreted as a sell signal — momentum is turning negative.

How it works

Automated MACD crossover alerts

FearAlert evaluates MACD conditions on an hourly schedule against configured market data. When your configured crossover or threshold condition is met, an alert is sent after that evaluation. You can set a cooldown to avoid duplicate alerts during sustained signals.

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Choose a ticker

Search any stock or ETF by name or symbol. MACD is calculated from live price data.

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Select your signal type

Choose "crosses above signal" (bullish crossover), "crosses below signal" (bearish crossover), or a MACD threshold relative to zero.

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Set a cooldown

Configure a cooldown period to avoid repeated alerts during a sustained signal. 24 hours is the default.

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Optionally combine

Add the Fear & Greed Index, RSI, Bollinger Bands, or a price target as AND / OR conditions for a higher-conviction compound signal.

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Receive your alert

When your MACD condition fires, you'll receive a rich alert with the current values, market context, and the full indicator breakdown after the next scheduled evaluation.

Example alerts

Popular MACD alert configurations

MACDSPY bullish crossover
MACD (SPY) crosses above signal line
Alert when the MACD line crosses above its signal line for the S&P 500 ETF — the classic trend-reversal buy signal.
MACDSPY bearish crossover
MACD (SPY) crosses below signal line
Alert when MACD turns bearish on SPY — useful for hedging, risk management, or timing an exit.
MACDHigh-conviction entry
MACD (SPY) crosses above signal
Triple confirmation: MACD turns bullish, RSI is still oversold, and the broader market is in fear.
Combined with: RSI (SPY, 14) below 40 AND Fear & Greed Index below 35
MACDAAPL trend reversal
MACD (AAPL) crosses above signal
Alert when AAPL momentum shifts bullish — useful for timing re-entries after pullbacks in individual stocks.
MACDMACD above zero
MACD (QQQ) above 0
Alert when the QQQ MACD crosses above the zero line — confirming the short-term trend has turned positive.
MACDNVDA momentum flip
MACD (NVDA) crosses below signal
Alert when NVDA momentum turns bearish — useful for high-volatility stocks where trend changes matter.
Combined with: Fear & Greed Index above 70 (Extreme Greed — potential top)

MACD vs RSI

When to use MACD alerts vs RSI alerts

MACD Alerts

  • Best for identifying trend reversals
  • Measures trend direction and momentum
  • Useful across all timeframes
  • Less susceptible to false signals in trending markets
  • The crossover signal is the primary use case
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RSI Alerts

  • Best for identifying overbought / oversold conditions
  • Measures speed and magnitude of price changes
  • Works best in ranging (non-trending) markets
  • Clear thresholds: 30 = oversold, 70 = overbought
  • Easier to interpret for new traders
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Both Together

  • Maximum confirmation — two independent signals agree
  • Reduces false positives dramatically
  • Add the Fear & Greed Index for macro context
  • Ideal for high-conviction long-term entries
  • Supported with AND / OR logic in FearAlert
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