VWAP - Did you try it? Do you use it?

Discussion in 'Technical Analysis' started by easymon1, Jun 25, 2021.

  1. I looked at it for about a solid year, but my trading time window is from 9:30am-11:30am, Monday-Thursday (70%+ of my profits are made there, the "magic time"). I am looking for very specific oscillations, and VWAP did not help me at all. If you have a longer time frame, I am sure it could help you stay with the trend, and maximize profits. That has not been my case, due to my trading personality. Stock Index Futures only, so I would not know about stocks, or other instruments.

    PS. Sent you a PM, with a chart...
     
    #41     Jun 27, 2021
  2. easymon1

    easymon1

    8 hour work WEEK for on your toes 'ON' time, makes time for 'sharpening the saw', and for the World At Large. No net loss of productivity. Not too shabby.

    What is the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule)?
    https://www.juran.com/blog/a-guide-to-the-pareto-principle-80-20-rule-pareto-analysis/
    "The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 Rule, The Law of the Vital Few and
    The Principle of Factor Sparsity, illustrates that 80% of effects arise from 20% of the
    causes – or – 20% of your actions/activities will account for 80% of your
    results/outcomes."

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    What is the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule)?
    https://www.juran.com/blog/a-guide-to-the-pareto-principle-80-20-rule-pareto-analysis/

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    #42     Jun 28, 2021
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  3. maxinger

    maxinger

    VWAP
    I used it.
    I don't use it.
     
    #43     Jun 28, 2021
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  4. Yes, it's Pareto's Law all the way. Lots of trials and errors, VERY time consuming (as in years), but eventually you reach that 20%, and you keep at it...
     
    #44     Jun 28, 2021
  5. KCalhoun

    KCalhoun

    VWAP, like moving averages, is slightly useful -- as a reference point. But not as useful as other signals like mean reversion pivots when it comes to identifying good entry prices.
     
    #45     Jun 29, 2021
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  6. easymon1

    easymon1

    Two questions if i may,
    1. KC, when you trade do you work the morning session for ~80% of your total action?

    2. Are MRP's same as 50% fib retracements?
    Thanks

     
    Last edited: Jun 29, 2021
    #46     Jun 29, 2021
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  7. They

    They

    Yes.

    Starting points for the VWAP are variable - EU open, US open, Rolling (1 hour, 2 hour, Volume Based, Multiday), LOD, HOD, Swing High/Low, High/Low of EU session, High/Low of Initial Balance, etc
     
    #47     Jun 29, 2021
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    They

    Here is an example of starting vwaps off of swing lows/highs
    Times are PST

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    #48     Jun 29, 2021
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  9. KCalhoun

    KCalhoun

    1. Y
    2. N
     
    #49     Jun 29, 2021
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