Why does TA not work (for you)?

Discussion in 'Technical Analysis' started by Xspurt, Aug 4, 2012.

  1. Let's lynch the landlord!

    In typical fashion, the true believers are attacking the heretic rather than defending their own beliefs which they don't like to question. This is classic and expected.

    It does not matter if Price Driver fails or wins over the long term in regards to the fact of TA not working. Price Driver may fail, I don't know yet. However, TA has been proven not to increase the odds of any trade time and time again in rigorous studies and in real life--- IE-- its not taught by prop firms who need you to profit, but it is pushed heavily by FX firms who need you to lose.

    Even TA high priestess NODOJI will admit to intuition and having no one trade being greater than 50/50 odds when using TA

    How simple and clear can it be?

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    #1141     Aug 14, 2012
  2. Fah Q

    Fah Q

    then why did you tell bsam that if he used price drivers, his profits would increase dramatically? are you basically say that that advice was total BS? inquiring minds would like to know.
     
    #1142     Aug 14, 2012
  3. That's my BELIEF, its not a FACT. I guess you don't understand the difference?

    Facts are that TA fails when tested... It FAILS.



    Listen to Covel's podcasts for guidance.

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    #1143     Aug 14, 2012
  4. BSAM

    BSAM

    How can they possibly fail if they are moving the market?
     
    #1144     Aug 14, 2012
  5. Fah Q

    Fah Q

    ok, but you certainly sounded like you were instructing bsam. i'll note that it's just your belief. no proof of success yet with the price drivers method. just hope for now
     
    #1145     Aug 14, 2012
  6. This is very subtle--- Price Drivers never fail for the reason you list.

    However, the calculations of them can fail, the way we weight them in the formula may fail. There are a dozen plus inputs, they all contribute to the way price moves, its the refining of these inputs that's not always accurate.
     
    #1146     Aug 14, 2012
  7. d08

    d08

    I've traded with OBJECTIVE TA (meaning price or price derivatives) for years and a lot of it is documented on ET. What other proof do you need?

    Also, why keep posting pictures of Covel?
     
    #1147     Aug 14, 2012
  8. Correct.

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    #1148     Aug 14, 2012
  9. Fah Q

    Fah Q

    crafting ta to work does take some time. i concur.
     
    #1149     Aug 14, 2012

  10. Programmed and automated?
     
    #1150     Aug 14, 2012