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Independent trader Jennifer Thornburg presents the 5th chapter of her educational series How to Use the MACD. 

This is the summary of the session in where Jennifer explains how to set stop losses and profit targets. Jennifer also presents the sale of The Button. 

Watch the full 5th chapter here: How To Use The MACD #5: The Reverse Trigger Finger Is The MACD Counter-Trend Trade Signal

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