close implies timeframes guys
and timeframe gives scale
close implies timeframes guys
sure scale , perspective (as I mentioned earlier in the thread)..........
the point TRO is making is that price is all .......what we chose to judge it against is immediately subjective in its nature .........and dilutes the proposition
N
IMO, the way each of us delivers the message is every bit as important as the message itself. I'm afraid I rarely venture anywhere near TRO's threads (this being an exception, obviously), as his style and delivery is, to my way of thinking at least, dogmatic and condescending. This prevents me from focussing on the message itself. Perhaps I'm the only one afflicted by this and, doubtless, I'm missing out on great pearls of wisdom that would do wonders for my trading.. . . he also constantly mentions how he gets a hard time on forums. Why do you think that is?. . .
IMO, the way each of us delivers the message is every bit as important as the message itself. I'm afraid I rarely venture anywhere near TRO's threads (this being an exception, obviously), as his style and delivery is, to my way of thinking at least, dogmatic and condescending. This prevents me from focussing on the message itself. Perhaps I'm the only one afflicted by this and, doubtless, I'm missing out on great pearls of wisdom that would do wonders for my trading.
Gurus of the past have often adopted a similar approach and, when asked why they do it, they say it's deliberate in order to put people off so that only the elite few 'get it' - whatever 'it' happens to be. Then the cream of the forum can rise to the top. As for me, I'm happy to swill around at the bottom of the low fat barrel along with everyone else!
Tim.
This question really does say a lot about you!
Do you really think your understanding of the markets and your approach is the only effective way to trade?
are you for real
Lets use your example of another thread which is actually quite sensible..all you need is a horizontal line...
If you draw a horizontal line, and lets call this line "resistance". The horizontal line has a price at £20. Your strategy is buy when resistance is broken.
in this case your idiom of price, direction and number of shares is quite valid. You will buy at £20.01 or 21, or 22 etc. You choose.
But suppose your strategy is based on a "close" above this line..perfectly valid, been used for years (just not by you it would seem) to possibly safeguard for those "false breakout" moments.
are you able to determine price now?..that "closing" price is based on what exactly? That closing price is different if you are on a 1 minute, 5 minute, 15 minute etc etc ad infinitum
The price is NOT the same, it is dependent on that one variable you have missed..yep you got it, TIMEFRAME.
So, going back to your question, can the timeframe determine the outcome of your trade?
Q.E.D.
so lets all once again reflect on these pearls of wisdom..
When you enter a trade, you specify PRICE, DIRECTION and NUMBER OF SHARES/LOTS.
You do NOT specify TIME FRAME!!
Q.E.D.(for doughnut)
Guru he is not :whistling
and on another note, this title is "why use indicators that change when periods change" and yet on another persons thread, there he is coding the bloody things he suggests shouldn't be used...
pathethic
Yes we know what he thinks as he is always banging on about it, he also constantly mentions how he gets a hard time on forums. Why do you think that is? Do you think that maybe it's because he talks but doesn't listen?
I thought forums were about discussion, you have a think about what somebody
has said and you respond. I have seen a lot of his comments and it looks like he
hasn't even read what has been said or he is so set in his ways it doesn't register.
Surely if that's the case you have to question why he's here and what is his agenda?
IMO, the way each of us delivers the message is every bit as important as the message itself. I'm afraid I rarely venture anywhere near TRO's threads (this being an exception, obviously), as his style and delivery is, to my way of thinking at least, dogmatic and condescending. This prevents me from focussing on the message itself. Perhaps I'm the only one afflicted by this and, doubtless, I'm missing out on great pearls of wisdom that would do wonders for my trading.
Gurus of the past have often adopted a similar approach and, when asked why they do it, they say it's deliberate in order to put people off so that only the elite few 'get it' - whatever 'it' happens to be. Then the cream of the forum can rise to the top. As for me, I'm happy to swill around at the bottom of the low fat barrel along with everyone else!
Tim.
You are confusing CONCEPT with REALITY!
The reality is if PRICE IS X on one time frame, PRICE is X ON ALL TIME FRAMES.
Now, CLOSING PRICE, is an (arbitrary) concept. Just like support, resistance, supply, demand, etc...
So, you are correct when you call price CLOSING PRICE on one time frame it is not the same as CLOSING PRICE on another time frame. However, price for a particular date and time IS THE SAME on all time frames.
Q.E.D.
A rose is a rose...
not whether price is the same across all timeframesDo you really think the chart time frame has anything to do with the outcome of your trade?
All you need is price right , but from where you get your prices ? So we're back to charts to see historical price action , levels ... etc .
Now if i want to scalp or hold for an hour i wont look at weekly and daily charts , and if i want to hold for a long time i wont look at 1 or 5 min charts , simple , that's why timeframes exists .
Yes some will say price doesn't know timeframes , but that's irrelevant to me , cuz i decide when/where to enter/exit not "price" aka marketmakers .
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Originally Posted by TheRumpledOne
Do you really think the chart time frame has anything to do with the outcome of your trade?
not whether price is the same across all timeframes
are you still saying it has no outcome?
Yes, I am saying that your chart time frame when you enter the trade has nothing to do with the outcome of your trade.
Ever hear of MARK DOUGLAS author of TRADING IN THE ZONE?
"The reason you entered has no bearing on the outcome of your trade."
Perhaps you would like to debate him.
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRumpledOne
Do you really think the chart time frame has anything to do with the outcome of your trade?
Yes, I am saying that your chart time frame when you enter the trade has nothing to do with the outcome of your trade.
There was a time when traders didn't use charts.
If you are scalping, it may help to know where the daily, weekly, monthly, opens/highs/lows are BECAUSE you may find price having a difficult time moving through those lines... :whistling
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRumpledOne
Do you really think the chart time frame has anything to do with the outcome of your trade?
not whether price is the same across all timeframes
are you still saying it has no outcome?
Yes, I am saying that your chart time frame when you enter the trade has nothing to do with the outcome of your trade.
Ever hear of MARK DOUGLAS author of TRADING IN THE ZONE?
"The reason you entered has no bearing on the outcome of your trade."
Perhaps you would like to debate him.
Well, this depends on two things:No dogma, in my presentations.:
As per dogma above, I've turned to Google for a definition. This is the first one: 'Having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority.' I'm sure you'll say this doesn't apply to you and you're not patronising anyone. Unfortunately for you, it's how others perceive what you write that matters. To me, this is exactly how you come across in your posts. Again, I may be the only one.. . . And what exactly do you find condescending? Is it when I poke fun at SQUIGGLY LINE INDICATORS? Is it because I say TRADING IS SIMPLE? Is it because I have posted charts I have seen on the CHARTS ON DRUGS thread? Is it because I repeat the same simple message over and over?:
It's condescending because you appear to want to impose your version of reality on everyone else. When Jehovah's Witness come knocking at my door, they firmly believe that what they're saying is reality. But it's their reality - not mine. As and when you accept that other members have a trading reality that's not always aligned with yours and, amazingly enough, may even have some interesting points to make - then you'll avoid much of the conflict that appears to have dogged you on forums like T2W.. . . It is my intention to stick to REALITY. I usually show methods via charting and statistical analysis. How is that condescending?