Why Is The Obvious Not So Obvious?

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

  1. Why do you feel that there's anything of value here? In my view, this thread could make you think and maybe see things in a different light, but in truth there's zero proof or even indication that any of the authors in this thread is making any serious money in the market.

    Don't waste your time here.

    And probably don't waste your time with trading in general as the odds of any retail amateur entering this on his own being able to succeed is very slim at best.

    This may seem negative and cynical, but it's meant to be helpful. :)
     
    #8291     Apr 11, 2023
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  2. Vindago

    Vindago

    The only sure way not to lose money trading is...to not trade at all!:D
     
    #8292     Apr 11, 2023
  3. Vindago

    Vindago

    and I agree with LF that this thread does not give any specific detail on how to trade profitably, but I would say that it is definitely better to spend time reading this thread than studying all the TA crap.
    At least this way you may choose to think for yourself and find your own Obvious, which is a necessary if insufficient prerequisite to making any money consistently trading.
     
    #8293     Apr 11, 2023
  4. Don't be so sure of that because TA (technical trading using price (history)) works very well in my experience... :)
     
    #8294     Apr 11, 2023
  5. The OP thinks in similar ways to me. I like his ideas. I want to learn more so I can fully understand the path so I can walk it
     
    #8295     Apr 12, 2023
  6. Okay. So you want to be a philosopher... :)
     
    #8296     Apr 13, 2023
  7. Is the OP saying to trade what I see and not what I think I see? Apparently the simplicity is that it’s common knowledge, according to The Oracle… but then t
    You basically told me to not even try and then you insult me to try to push your belief on me even further that there is no value in this thread. I don’t see how you being pushy is helping so either provide me with good information that supports how I can trade correctly or buzz off
     
    #8297     Apr 13, 2023
  8. Pelt

    Pelt

    I know nothing.

    But imo, the value in this thread is what YOU believe it to be.
     
    #8298     Apr 13, 2023
  9. It was meant to be helpful. Don't be so easily offended. Now, since you asked me to 'buzz off', I'll respect your wishes.
     
    #8299     Apr 13, 2023
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  10. I will say though that it feels like this thread has some contradictions. Like, sometimes we are told to trade only when we KNOW but then they will say that you should start trading right away so you can learn
     
    #8300     Apr 13, 2023