MACD Histogram Strategy in 2026 (Rules, And Backtest)

We backtest a MACD Histogram trading strategy on Invesco QQQ Trust — and the results might surprise you.

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The MACD Histogram (popularized by Alexander Elder) measures the difference between the MACD line and its signal line — giving insight into momentum shifts before they happen.

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👉 Results from the backtest:
• 124 trades
• 1.3% average gain per trade
• ~6% annual return
• Only ~5% market exposure
• Max drawdown: 20%

Not bad for a simple momentum-based strategy.

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