This is a moving average thread emphasizing trading with "the trend". My personal MA system may change as the thread proceeds but I will always indicate exactly which MAs I am using and how I am using them. If your system relies mostly on MAs then please post some charts with examples and explanations.
I am aware of the limitations of moving averages and moving average crosses and the works, so those of you itching to make the standard critical comments can save them for elsewhere.
"Thinking is Optional" because in most cases the MAs signal when to buy and when to sell thus minimizing decision making.
Although perhaps not necessarily novel I present here a paradigm of moving average usage that may be helpful to some who wish to minimize "price action" interpretation in favor of something that will often tell you when to sell or buy. It will certainly not be without false signals but if you follow along I think you'll find it has merit.
A few standard thread rules for the usual scoffers and such:
1. Limit the chatter and post a chart instead.
2. Save the standard criticisms of moving averages for another thread.
3. Your MA system is welcome but please post explanatory charts with examples.
3. No profanity - zero.
I am aware of the limitations of moving averages and moving average crosses and the works, so those of you itching to make the standard critical comments can save them for elsewhere.
"Thinking is Optional" because in most cases the MAs signal when to buy and when to sell thus minimizing decision making.
Although perhaps not necessarily novel I present here a paradigm of moving average usage that may be helpful to some who wish to minimize "price action" interpretation in favor of something that will often tell you when to sell or buy. It will certainly not be without false signals but if you follow along I think you'll find it has merit.
A few standard thread rules for the usual scoffers and such:
1. Limit the chatter and post a chart instead.
2. Save the standard criticisms of moving averages for another thread.
3. Your MA system is welcome but please post explanatory charts with examples.
3. No profanity - zero.
the optional thinking could be put to good use!
