Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

Discussion in 'Risk Management' started by nysestocks, Jan 25, 2009.

  1. this may help you. it is very easy to set up with most good trading platforms

    TO

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    #1291     Jun 27, 2011
  2. MN, there is something very obvious on this chart and it is what you must be able to see when trading. if anyone gets it right away then they need no help from anyone

    TO

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    #1292     Jun 27, 2011
  3. "there is a single word that comes to mind, and when this word is brought into the trading game the outcome can be disastrous for those who decide to participate"

    com·pla·cen·cy
       [kuhm-pley-suhn-see] Show IPA

    –noun, plural -cies.
    1.
    a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect

    For a trader it can take different forms. Underestimating the risk of black swan events, not protecting profits, not defining a stop loss, not adapting to market, to possibly the more common, not considering difficulty of obtaining an 'edge'.
     
    #1293     Jun 27, 2011
  4. again, if anyone gets it right away they are away in a hack!

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    #1294     Jun 27, 2011
  5. both alike,two of a one kind.what has this to do with the obvious:confused: :mad:
     
    #1295     Jun 27, 2011
  6. very good post JS. you will hear many descriptions of what an "edge" is, but when trading it is really only on thing that a trader must recognize and use. contrary to what most think, an "edge" has absolutely nothing to do with "not widely known information" and actually has a lot to do with "very apparent information". the reason why so many fail to use the "edge" is exactly as just mentioned - it is too simple and thus neglected by most, as most think that for something to be of value it has to be complicated, which in itself can be seen as a contradiction

    TO
     
    #1296     Jun 27, 2011
  7. at least now you are starting to think before you type:D
     
    #1297     Jun 27, 2011
  8. back to the charts!

    three are 3 lines on this chart and one is BA

    what are the other 2 lines and what is the significance of them?

    btw, i am not one to give the answers out easily, as that is not acknowledging the fact that people can think for themselves :)

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    #1298     Jun 27, 2011
  9. Thanks TO,

    Re: The 2 day BA chart.

    The question i thought was directed to MN so if i'm out of line posting my opinion let me know and apologies in advance.

    The obvious to me is BA is pullbacking in an uptrend. I'd expect support in the 71.50 -71.60.
     
    #1299     Jun 27, 2011
  10. i know what it is.one is the price the other two are one period MAs one of the high another of the low.but...what has this to do with the obvious:confused: :mad: :D
     
    #1300     Jun 27, 2011