The weaknesses of the EWP are as follows:
An incorrect reading of even a single minor wave can put one on the wrong side of the market for some time.
Corrective waves are notoriously difficult to evaluate and often their conclusion can only be determined after the event.
The exceptions, e.g. 5th wave failures and wave extensions, can lead to some serious mistakes and major lost opportunities.
Often the minor waves are confusing, difficult to interpret and conflict with EWP rules.
It is difficult to comprehend by other than seriously devoted students.
For sake of clarity, the revised naming format for the various waves is repeated once again:
The bull market consists of five Major waves designated ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR and FIVE. Major TWO and Major FOUR are corrective waves with a 25%-30% magnitude of anticipated decline.
Major upward impulse waves, ONE, THREE and FIVE will each contain 5 Large waves designated in Roman Numerals, I, II, III, IV and V. Large II and Large IV are corrective waves with a 16% magnitude of decline, give or take a couple of percentage points.
Large waves I, III and V will each contain 5 Small waves designated 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Small waves 2 and 4 are corrective waves with approximately 8% magnitudes of decline.
Small waves 1, 3 and 5 will each contain five Minor waves designated i, ii, iii, iv and v. Minor waves ii and iv are corrective waves, each declining 4%, give or take 1-2%.
The gold market is in the process of completing Large wave II of Major wave THREE. Once Large II is finished, Large III of Major wave THREE will commence. As detailed in Update 20, this should be a strong upward impulsive wave that could reach to above $1,500 before it is completed.
These forecasts are based on the rhythms detected in the gold market during its early stages. The magnitude of the various corrective waves helps to identify the type of wave sequence underway and assists in pinpointing errors when they occur.
Alf Field