> I can tell you from first hand experience that technical analysis trading strategies, when applied correctly, are very, very, very effective. I don't doubt t

> I can tell you from first hand experience that technical analysis trading strategies, when applied correctly, are very, very, very effective. I don't doubt that you have traded to some large financial advantage, but it's unlikely that your specific experience is systemically repeatable. In particular in justifying technical analysis with the qualifying phrase 'when applied correctly' smells a little like 'No true Scotsman'.