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Re: The Difference Between Logarithmic and Arithmetic Trendlines

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Re: The Difference Between Logarithmic and Arithmetic Trendlines

Dominick — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:12:26 -0000

Thanks Corey. I did not expect a whole post on the issue but the answer, as alway, is informative and certainly appreciated. Happy trading!

Re: The Difference Between Logarithmic and Arithmetic Trendlines

Bob — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:04:16 -0000

Q? When applying fib tools (grids, fans, arcs) does it matter whether you use a arithmetic or logarithmic setting?

Bob

Re: The Difference Between Logarithmic and Arithmetic Trendlines

Jayesh Gala — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:00:28 -0000

Good writeup. I have being following your blog and its very informative to track US Markets.
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Re: The Difference Between Logarithmic and Arithmetic Trendlines

Corey Rosenbloom, CMT — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:57:31 -0000

Hey Terry!

Not necessarily - or at least not if you're trying to anticipate an upside breakout from a downtrend - the log-scale may actually give a lagging signal.

Or, in the case above, if you started getting short at the first log trendline break in Goldman, you would have suffered losses as the stock kept rising.

But in general, yes, log trendline breaks will give an advance warning that an uptrend might be nearing an end.

Re: The Difference Between Logarithmic and Arithmetic Trendlines

terlyn — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:52:26 -0000

Thanks, Corey. Always wondered about this. So if we want a heads up on trend changes, should be use a log scale?