Defining a Strong vs Weak Trend

From a mathematical and signal processing perspective,
Left has a higher signal to noise ratio...
Right has a steeper slope...

From a financial engineering perspective, lower variance (left) is often preferred.
Lower reward, but lower risk. Think portfolio diversification.

Many traders like high risk/reward/variance trades (e.g. extreme gaps).

Depends on your definition of stronger.

Either way, both are purely theoretical constructs.
Not much to draw any strong conclusions.
 
Strong positive trend was defined as:
1. price above daily pivot
2. positive A/D
3. 5 ema/above 20 ema on 15 min chart
4. 5 ema/above 20 ema on 1 hr chart
5. 5 ema/above 20 ema on daily chart

but it is impossible IMO to formulate a strategy based on the above unless it is sustained and that cannot be assessed in real time.
 
Golden nuggets:

1. Use longer sampling timeframes when you are modeling for trend, and

2. In a Bullish market, you want to see higher highs and higher lows. Conversely in a Bearish market, you want to see lower lows and lower highs.

3. For maximum resolution - always check the Weekly. Sometimes I even use the Monthly. Model in multiple time frames. Always.
 
The one on the right is stronger as it has a steeper slope. Which one is more favorable to trade would depend on your particular trade plan.
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Exactly, since its same time frame.Stable or orderly trends like SPY almost never make what QQQ does.
My comments do not apply to bitcon; fundamentals do matter, even on a daily chart. Stocks/ETFs never move like oil on WED. May enter/exit the weaker left trend with less slippage; not a prediction, not long TSLA or DB:D:D, :D:D:D:D:D:D:D
 
Yea that's why you have stop losses and trade with the trend and also have a system.

Not sure what you're implying.
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Sounds like a hint for fundamentals, not near as helpful as price. Stocks/ETFs never move like oil on WED....................................................................................................:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
 
would be interesting to hear what others have to say.

I apologize for straying a bit from the original post. I'm curious to know what rule of thumb others use ... how quickly after the open (on average) they wait before determining a short term trend is established ... say 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc? I know it varies, but i keep trying to nail down a best number :) Thanks for your comments.
 
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