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[RT] Re: Arithmetic vs Log



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In a message dated 07/01/2000 12:49:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, wdjd@xxxxxxx 
writes:

> RT'er's
>  Are there any opinions regarding the use of arithmetic vs log charts?
>  I have never seen it discussed here and I think the use of one or the
>  other would be extremely important to the chart readers and anyone who
>  would want to draw a simple trend line.
>  What do some of you use and why?
>  
>  Wm
Wm,
    Short term charts you can use arithmetic unless there are huge price 
swings but most use log on longer term charts. You're better off using log 
all of the time - Lenny