Hypothesis: Technical Analysis only works in the immediate short-term

Discussion in 'Technical Analysis' started by Investor, Oct 2, 2016.

  1. If you have a second, please see the attachment in my post #86 above. While I left out many important details, I think the basic process therein would be correct.
     
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    #91     Aug 4, 2017
  2. LOL, liberal triggered. Show me where I said my opinion counts for everyone ? I said :

    But hey it's up to anyone what so called indicators they use.
     
    #92     Aug 4, 2017
  3. So tell me, what makes Connecting Higher lows, higher highs, lowest low to highest high and vice versa, a line right though the middle of data different. No it is all the same subjective nonsense.
     
    #93     Aug 4, 2017
  4. Sure there are, they are called linear regression lines. Save the handdrawn stuff for hand jobs . LOL !
     
    #94     Aug 4, 2017
  5. Drawing in that manner has no foundation, and is the equivalent of a 3 year old who has just discovered crayons.

    In your world. But for those who have taken the time and made the effort to learn the proper application of such, it is a valuable tool.
     
    #95     Aug 4, 2017
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  6. themickey

    themickey

    Personally I don't draw or plot trendlines on charts (used to once).
    Just eyeballing does the job, very much faster.
    IMO, trendlines are not an exact science, sometimes straight, sometimes curved up or down.
    Sometimes broken only to regain their previous trajectory.
     
    #96     Aug 4, 2017
  7. Yes, eyeballing often does suffice. But in situations with multiple trends, trend lines do help in maintaining focus.
    I don't agree with those who consider trend lines to be hard and fast support/resistance though. While bordering a trend, their true value, along with the return line that they enable to be drawn, is their combinations with other TA factors.
     
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    #97     Aug 4, 2017
  8. Sprout

    Sprout

    The missing piece is understanding volume's relationship to the above. The market's system of operation is precise. If you are not getting that as a conclusion your dataset is incomplete.
     
    #98     Aug 5, 2017
  9. I do agree that's the what handjob TLs are all about, crayon drawings Like a 3 year old's understanding of maths and of what is the subjective and objective. LOL. Use Regression lines - end all the handdrawing BS.
     
    #99     Aug 5, 2017
  10. Most TA is rubbish and as learner 2007 equivalent to 3 y.o. maths
     
    #100     Aug 5, 2017