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--- In realtraders@xxxx, chrischeatham@xxxx wrote:
> In my experience, fib retracements usually, but not always, are 
> better log. For Andrews channels the way I use them, linear is 
> usually better, but I try both and pick the best for the market.  
For 
> instance, I maintain monthly fx charts with Andrews-type analysis; 
> most are linear, but some are log and for a couple there is 
> sufficient value that I maintain both.  I don't use Gann/speed 
> resistance angles, but when I used to, I think the answer would 
have 
> been the same as for Andrews.  Some things are no brainer log  -- 
> high volatility stocks -- fib and andrews work beautifully log.  I 
> would have thought the same for volatile commodity markets like NG, 
> but to me the evidence is less clear there. 
> 
> Another thing on this topic -- log indicators.  if you use 
indicators 
> like momentum or macd, you might want to try log versions where log 
> scale makes sense -- especially if you watch divergences.  Log 
scale 
> macd for instance will reveal divergences in an up market that 
> regular will not see.  Going down, the opposite is true, linear 
will 
> show divergences that are not there on log.  If anyone is 
interested, 
> I'd be happy to post my log Macd code.
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
Chris,

It is very interesting what you've said, can you show us an example 
of what you said?.

Thanks,

Haytham


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