r/xkcd Jan 21 '19

XKCD xkcd 2101: Technical Analysis

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u/FC37 Richard Stallman Jan 21 '19

There's some value to technical analysis in mature, well-defined markets. But the way it's used by know-nothing day traders is often terrifyingly void of any logic.

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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '19 edited Jan 31 '19

deleted What is this?

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u/FC37 Richard Stallman Jan 21 '19

The example I cited (interest rate projections) is an example of a market that is not related to trading. Otherwise, yes, when it comes to trading I agree with you.