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The values that come with the tool (RSI 14, MACD 12-26-9).
Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Indicators
Default Settings — the values that come with the tool (RSI 14, MACD 12-26-9). Their advantage is that the world can see them.
This term comes under Indicators, in the "SETTINGS and TRAPS" section. The indicator is not wrong, its use is wrong. Here are the words that describe our mistake:
Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Optimisation
• Curve Fitting / Over-Optimisation
• Look-Ahead Bias
• Source
• Offset
• Multi-Timeframe Indicator
• Indicator Alert
• Signal Lag
• Indicator Stacking
• Clean Chart
To read the entire group and all its examples in one place, see the journal "INDICATORS: FORMULA TOOLS" - this term has been taken from there.
This entry is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. Exchanges change charges, margins, lot sizes and expiry rules from time to time, so verify any figures with your broker or exchange.