Why does anyone take technical analysis seriously?

Discussion in 'Technical Analysis' started by Sotnis, Sep 30, 2015.

  1. Buy1Sell2

    Buy1Sell2

    CERTAINLY RIGHT
     
    #231     Oct 8, 2015
  2. I don't disagree with this. There is a "proper" and "scientific" way to approach TA-- I am not saying that this works-- or makes sense-- but at least it follow proper protocol--- unlike those on this site that claim to use probabilities , stats, and science but are really just looking at charts and guesing yet have self deluded themselves into believing differently. That's my primary issue with TA folks---

    surf
     
    #232     Oct 8, 2015
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  3. In fact, if they mention money management or other REAL trading facts-- sales DROP-- because it isn't what people want to hear. surf
     
    #233     Oct 8, 2015
  4. Buy1Sell2

    Buy1Sell2

    CORRECT.
    This is evident by the fact that there is very little interest in the risk management forum here and that should be the most read.
     
    #234     Oct 8, 2015
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  5. Mtrader

    Mtrader

    I don't agree. The first thing you need is a very good trading system.This system should keep you informed all the time so that you can get out if needed. The only reason why I need risk management is in case of an emergency. And that risk management is very simple and very effective: I put a stop at X points. That's all I need.
    So most reading should be done about building a very good trading system. The better the system the less you will need risk management.
     
    #235     Oct 9, 2015
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  6. Q3D

    Q3D

    It's not that simple. Your risk of ruin over a large time-span is partially determined based on your stop placement. Using X derived from the average true range is not good enough unless you have an edge sharper than any PA-trading teacher's. What do you use?
     
    #236     Oct 9, 2015
  7. Mtrader

    Mtrader

    Math. Last 10 years never a drawdown bigger than 30%. No losing months. Stops at 0.15% of entry. Don't use ATR.
     
    #237     Oct 9, 2015
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  8. Q3D

    Q3D

    Is this based on day trading futures?
     
    #238     Oct 9, 2015
  9. Mtrader

    Mtrader

    yes
    the only PA I know is a sound installation. I am not interested at all in PA for trading.
     
    #239     Oct 9, 2015
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  10. Visaria

    Visaria

    #240     Mar 8, 2016
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