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RE: Indicator lag



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LOL,  Glad to see thats all clear up.

Robert



 Mark Jurik wrote:
>>>Who says smoother or faster indicators are better?  Why?  <<
>
>The more noise present in an indicator, the less reliable the reading.  The 
>more lag in an indicator, the less pertinent it is with regard to any time 
>series having at least one positive Lyupunov exponent.
>
>- Mark Jurik
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>-----Original Message-----
>From:	CRLeBeau@xxxxxxx [SMTP:CRLeBeau@xxxxxxx]
>Sent:	Tuesday, October 13, 1998 9:14 PM
>To:	Omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject:	Indicator lag
>
>Of course indicators lag. They are derivatives of price.  You want a lead
>indicator then go buy a crystal ball for Pete's sake.
>
>Indicators are only tools not systems.  They are neither good or bad.  A
>hammer is a tool.  You can use it to hit a nail or you can miss and hit 
>your
>thumb.  If you miss, is that the fault of the hammer?
>
>Who says smoother or faster indicators are better?  Why?  Still looking for
>tomorrows newspaper today.  Ain't gonna happen.
>
>None of this has anything to do with gambling.  Some of the most ridiculous
>stuff I have ever read has been posted tonight.  Sounds like the inmates 
>are
>running the asylum.  Its been fun.  Bring the nets and the jackets.
>
>Chuck
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