Dump it Here

[Skate]

@Nick Radge, I value open and honest communication, so if there’s been a misunderstanding, let’s clear it up now by denying your involvement with these three Twitter members (@TheGreatPieEat1, @ppeakey007, and @Ppeaky01).

@Dona Ferentes, it seems that @Nick Radge has not yet responded to my earlier question. I can understand his frustration, as misunderstandings can often be resolved with a simple clarification.

In my previous post
I used a humorous graphic to respond to a complaint about an imposter.

This has led me to ponder
"What motivates an individual to behave in a certain way?"

Skate.

 

[divs4ever]

@Dona Ferentes, it seems that @Nick Radge has not yet responded to my earlier question. I can understand his frustration, as misunderstandings can often be resolved with a simple clarification.

In my previous post
I used a humorous graphic to respond to a complaint about an imposter.

This has led me to ponder
"What motivates an individual to behave in a certain way?"

Skate.

trolls will will be trolls

now having a troll can sometimes be thought of as bordering on true fame ( somebody jealous of your reputation )

true i would prefer to be featured in a Farside Cartoon , but heck little wins can be nice as well

 

[Skate]

When you think "Twitter" couldn't get any funnier
Twitter is a wonderful tool.



Skate.

 

[Dona Ferentes]

it does seem to detract from the main game, Skate . Not a fan of Clutter

 

[Skate]

it does seem to detract from the main game, Skate . Not a fan of Clutter

Not a fan of Clutter
@Dona Ferentes, I appreciate your point of view.

But, "What one person perceives as clutter might be considered valuable content by another". It’s all a matter of perspective.

Skate.

 

[Prepper Pete]

Not a fan of Clutter
@Dona Ferentes, I appreciate your point of view.

But, "What one person perceives as clutter might be considered valuable content by another". It’s all a matter of perspective.

Skate.

Its almost like seeing a STRANGE object in the SKY that causes confusion

 

[Sean K]

Its almost like seeing a STRANGE object in the SKY that causes confusion

PP, please stop posting these clips that are not related to the thread or subject matter. Thanks, Sean

 

[Skate]

(RIO) A Nice tradeable investment style candidate
The oscillations of the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) provide substantial opportunities to extract some profits from this style of trading. However, the task of filtering out short-term trades proves to be a formidable challenge. By eliminating these fleeting trades, we risk missing out on authentic long-term movements.”






Skate.

 

[farmerge]

(RIO) A Nice tradeable investment style candidate
The oscillations of the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) provide substantial opportunities to extract some profits from this style of trading. However, the task of filtering out short-term trades proves to be a formidable challenge. By eliminating these fleeting trades, we risk missing out on authentic long-term movements.”

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Skate.

Professor the hard part about all of this is picking when the see-saw is on the ground (buy)and not elevated, (sell).
My ever so wise sage "the bloke in the mirror" has been somewhat absent with his vocals of late, plus I am somewhat stretched for time as the paid work load seems to be forever increasing lately.

 

[farmerge]

@Dona Ferentes, it seems that @Nick Radge has not yet responded to my earlier question. I can understand his frustration, as misunderstandings can often be resolved with a simple clarification.

In my previous post
I used a humorous graphic to respond to a complaint about an imposter.

This has led me to ponder
"What motivates an individual to behave in a certain way?"

Skate.

Hmmmmm Perhaps low self esteem, or the IQ of a door knob, or just plain stupid.
Who really knows, and does anyone really care?

 

[farmerge]

Not a fan of Clutter
@Dona Ferentes, I appreciate your point of view.

But, "What one person perceives as clutter might be considered valuable content by another". It’s all a matter of perspective.

Skate.

Professor, Clutter is what I have in the workshop shed here on the farm. Controlled, as I know where is what.

 

[Skate]

Navigating an Investment Journey from a Trader’s Perspective
I’ve come to appreciate the distinct advantages that systematic trading offers. It provides the freedom to make decisions based on the mathematical analysis of market sentiment. This approach is quite different from traditional investing. Now that I have built a portfolio with high-dividend-yielding companies, it requires me to have faith in their ability to continue delivering. These companies are well aware of their responsibility to their dividend-seeking investors which is an upside.

However, I’m not entirely comfortable at this stage with the passive approach of letting my investments run their course. This investment strategy requires an understanding that the returns, while slightly better than a term deposit, also come with the risk of capital gains and losses. This adds another layer of complexity to the investment process.

Skate.

 

[Rabbithop]

An excellent reminder to all on your last paragraph. A Star for you.

Navigating an Investment Journey from a Trader’s Perspective
I’ve come to appreciate the distinct advantages that systematic trading offers. It provides the freedom to make decisions based on the mathematical analysis of market sentiment. This approach is quite different from traditional investing. Now that I have built a portfolio with high-dividend-yielding companies, it requires me to have faith in their ability to continue delivering. These companies are well aware of their responsibility to their dividend-seeking investors which is an upside.

However, I’m not entirely comfortable at this stage with the passive approach of letting my investments run their course. This investment strategy requires an understanding that the returns, while slightly better than a term deposit, also come with the risk of capital gains and losses. This adds another layer of complexity to the investment process.

Skate.

 

[Skate]

Shifting Gears: A New Approach to Investing
@Rabbithop, I’m currently recalibrating my thoughts on investing, shifting from a passive approach to a more active one. My new focus is on trading investment-grade companies listed on the ASX200. This approach allows me to make informed decisions and adjust an investment strategy based on market conditions, fostering a more engaged approach.

I’ve come to realise that investing isn’t just about sitting back and watching the numbers. It’s about understanding the market, making informed decisions, and actively managing the portfolio. It’s about striking the right balance by allowing a modified MACD to adapt to ever-changing market conditions and action those generated signals.

In my previous posts, I’ve acknowledged the ‘false signal’ issue using the MACD in its standard form. To address this, I'm testing the effectiveness of using the absolute difference between the MACD Line and the Signal Line, instead of the signal line as the condition to generate the buy and sell signals. This is part of my ongoing effort to refine my strategy and improve the accuracy of my buy/sell signals.

Skate.

 

[divs4ever]

Shifting Gears: A New Approach to Investing
@Rabbithop, I’m currently recalibrating my thoughts on investing, shifting from a passive approach to a more active one. My new focus is on trading investment-grade companies listed on the ASX200. This approach allows me to make informed decisions and adjust an investment strategy based on market conditions, fostering a more engaged approach.

I’ve come to realise that investing isn’t just about sitting back and watching the numbers. It’s about understanding the market, making informed decisions, and actively managing the portfolio. It’s about striking the right balance by allowing a modified MACD to adapt to ever-changing market conditions and action those generated signals.

In my previous posts, I’ve acknowledged the ‘false signal’ issue using the MACD in its standard form. To address this, I'm testing the effectiveness of using the absolute difference between the MACD Line and the Signal Line, instead of the signal line as the condition to generate the buy and sell signals. This is part of my ongoing effort to refine my strategy and improve the accuracy of my buy/sell signals.

Skate.

yes i noticed 'set and forget ' wasn't ideal for me when starting my investment adventure back in 2011 , sure the platforms loved me for my frequent buying , but what do you do when a solid stock keeps sliding and sliding week after week , month after month

do you buy a box of tissues or use it as an opportunity to add more to selected holdings

the really tough part is making good decisions on what to bulk up on ( when nearly everything is 'on sale ' )

 

[TimeISmoney]

Shifting Gears: A New Approach to Investing
@Rabbithop, I’m currently recalibrating my thoughts on investing, shifting from a passive approach to a more active one. My new focus is on trading investment-grade companies listed on the ASX200. This approach allows me to make informed decisions and adjust an investment strategy based on market conditions, fostering a more engaged approach.

I’ve come to realise that investing isn’t just about sitting back and watching the numbers. It’s about understanding the market, making informed decisions, and actively managing the portfolio. It’s about striking the right balance by allowing a modified MACD to adapt to ever-changing market conditions and action those generated signals.

In my previous posts, I’ve acknowledged the ‘false signal’ issue using the MACD in its standard form. To address this, I'm testing the effectiveness of using the absolute difference between the MACD Line and the Signal Line, instead of the signal line as the condition to generate the buy and sell signals. This is part of my ongoing effort to refine my strategy and improve the accuracy of my buy/sell signals.

Skate.

Is it worth putting in the old stop loss before you reach a 20% loss to preserve your capital?

The problem with buy and hold in the current market is that you're basically buying at the very top of the market. Recent Indexes have broken into their all time highs, but I personally think you always have to monitor what a company is doing and what's happening in their main line of business, it doesn't take much for a company to drop most of its value with in a week from negative market news, topped with shorters attacking at every angle on a slight whim of negative news.

 

[Skate]

what do you do when a solid stock keeps sliding and sliding week after week , month after month, do you buy a box of tissues or use it as an opportunity to add more to selected holdings - the really tough part is making good decisions on what to bulk up on ( when nearly everything is 'on sale ' )

@divs4ever, you raise a very important point that I'm trying to overcome. (ASX:RIO) is one such example. Using the MACD it's possible to trade a "solid stock" as you say using use the MACD indicator. The MACD Line and the Signal Line (on the low section of the price chart) can generate ‘false signals’ to a certain extent.




Combining the two price charts
As you can see the "ABS" Strategy (top section of the graphic) reduces false signals with a corresponding trade-off.




# Important
Utilising the ‘absolute’ difference between the MACD Line and the Signal Line can help mitigate ‘false signals’ to a certain extent.




Skate.

 

[Rabbithop]

@Skate...You are going to change your investment dividend tactics, from passive to active? Watching your footsteps with awe.
I was badly burnt with passively parked investments few years back. A hard difficult investment lesson to learn.
@divs...another timely reminder to set a STOP Loss alert.

 

[Skate]

Is it worth putting in the old stop loss before you reach a 20% loss to preserve your capital?

The problem with buy and hold in the current market is that you're basically buying at the very top of the market. Recent Indexes have broken into their all time highs, but I personally think you always have to monitor what a company is doing and what's happening in their main line of business, it doesn't take much for a company to drop most of its value with in a week from negative market news, topped with shorters attacking at every angle on a slight whim of negative news.

A Fresh Perspective on Investment Strategies
@TimeISmoney, you’ve raised a crucial point. However, in my humble opinion, I’m inclined towards a different approach.

Traditional methods
Using a stop loss and accepting a loss of 10%, 20%, or even 30% seems outdated to me. Instead, I believe in the power of precision exits, which can be facilitated by the MACD indicator. This is achieved by utilising the ‘absolute’ difference between the 'MACD Line and the Signal Line'.

In conclusion
The ‘MACD line’ and the ‘Absolute line’ allow for precise entries and exits. This approach provides a more accurate and controlled strategy for managing investments. It’s a shift from conventional thinking, paving the way for innovative investment methodologies.

Skate.

 

[divs4ever]

Is it worth putting in the old stop loss before you reach a 20% loss to preserve your capital?

The problem with buy and hold in the current market is that you're basically buying at the very top of the market. Recent Indexes have broken into their all time highs, but I personally think you always have to monitor what a company is doing and what's happening in their main line of business, it doesn't take much for a company to drop most of its value with in a week from negative market news, topped with shorters attacking at every angle on a slight whim of negative news.

i don't use stop losses , but at around a 20% drop ( on my average share price ) i do look intensely deciding if/when i should add more

( so often don't act until it is 25% lower )

take my adventure with APE in 2020 i stepped in doubling the holding @ $2.64 ( ish ) and reducing in 2023 @ $13.54 ( because it was an absurdly large part of the holding , and i was funding a different investment with the proceeds )