Re: XJO--What if the majority are wrong?--Maybe this isnt the top!
Great post Michael.
Probably your best so far.
Have you read Trend Followers by Michael Covel? Speaks on the same lines.
MichaelD said:Is it necessary to know where the market is going to trade profitably? I observe with great interest the sudden explosion in analysis since the market turned at 6000. Before that, there was nary a predictive whisper to be found. Now, all we are hearing about is Elliot A-B-Cs and what China/the DOW/the NIKKEI are doing. If the market goes down, out come the negative stories and fears. If the market goes up, everything's alright with the world again for another 24 hours. Bull market champions are suddenly becoming bottom drawer long term holders of "good companies". Systematic traders are suddenly doubting their plans and trading skills. If anyone presents a view, out come the links to analysis or news stories which back up this view. The contrary view gets the exact same treatment.
Why?
The markets are an uncertain place. Humans crave certainty, and will also seek affirmation that their world view is the correct one.
I used to look at charts of the XAO and the XJO every day as part of my trading routine. I haven't looked at them for months. All I know is that none of my long term trend following stops have been hit yet, and that's all I need to know at this precise moment in time. Additional information, whilst intellectually interesting, is superfluous (and possibly detrimental) to trading profitably.
Great post Michael.
Probably your best so far.
Have you read Trend Followers by Michael Covel? Speaks on the same lines.