How can I get the difference between the MACD line and the Avg line?

[hasana1]

I am trying to put a simple MACD cross-over strategy. But I want to avoid the relatively flat crossovers where the distance/difference between MACD line and Avg. line crossovers are under some threshold. How can I get the difference between these two lines?

As you can see in the attachment, I am trying to avoid the MACD crossover in the middle.

Thanks.

[NinjaTrader_BrandonH]

Hello hasana1,

Thanks for your post.

To find the difference between the MACD plot line and the Avg plot line of the MACD indicator, you could subtract one plot value from the other plot value.

The syntax to access the values of the MACD plot line and the Avg plot line could be seen below and on the MACD help guide page.

Returns MACD value
MACD(int fast, int slow, int smooth)[int barsAgo]
MACD(ISeries<double> input, int fast, int slow, in t smooth)[int barsAgo]

Returns average value
MACD(int fast, int slow, int smooth).Avg[int barsAgo]
MACD(ISeries<double> input, int fast, int slow, in t smooth).Avg[int barsAgo]

See this help guide page for information about using the MACD indicator in a custom NinjaScript and sample code: https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...gence_macd.htm

Let me know if I may assist further.

[hasana1]

Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for.