Do We Need Indicators?

Discussion in 'Technical Analysis' started by BOC, Mar 5, 2017.

  1. By the time you've read it, it's history
     
    #61     Mar 15, 2017
  2. Buy1Sell2

    Buy1Sell2

    According to you, then price lags as well. Thus you fall into the first division category. There can be no other conclusion.
     
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    #62     Mar 15, 2017
  3. Buy1Sell2

    Buy1Sell2

    Folks that don't know how to use indicators or haven't had success with them, will typically say that they don't work. I've seen it time and again--Izzy
     
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    #63     Mar 15, 2017
  4. SunTrader

    SunTrader

    No indicators, will tell you what ... price did.

    Price went higher, indicator went higher and vice versa. Redundant. Only responds after price moves which means it is completely obvious to all but the clueless it lags price. Or in other words, it doesn't (can't) move before, price moves itself.
     
    #64     Mar 15, 2017
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  5. SunTrader

    SunTrader

    My results show otherwise.
     
    #65     Mar 15, 2017
  6. Buy1Sell2

    Buy1Sell2

    No. It moves at the same time as price. It does not lag price.
     
    #66     Mar 15, 2017
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  7. Your perception and interpretation tell you otherwise. The actual indicator is lagging and an artifact by the time it's displayed and read.
    If you can tell the future you wouldn't be on this blog.
     
    #67     Mar 15, 2017
  8. If you're correct. Would you and do you bet the ranch on every indicator? You should based on you statement.
     
    #68     Mar 15, 2017
  9. Buy1Sell2

    Buy1Sell2

    I always find it interesting when people claim that indicators don't work. I rather suspect it means "indicators in the wrong hands don't work"
     
    #69     Mar 15, 2017
  10. Buy1Sell2

    Buy1Sell2

    Even folks who claim to trading "price only" are using indicators -- ie "I'll buy when price reaches X " etc is just one example.
     
    #70     Mar 15, 2017