@aslan...

"I don't understand/see the benefit of Kase vs Range bars."

Well, since my mom doesn't get onto forums, I will explain the difference between the two.

First off, the bars are equal true range which counts any gaps between the previous bar’s close and the current high or low into the bar’s range – as opposed to simple range bars, which only account for the high-low range and leave out any gaps. Secondly, Kase Bars use only real data to form bars. Thus, if there are any gaps on the chart as opposed to filling the gap by creating bars using counterfeit data. And, if the minimum range between two ticks exceeds the target range, the actual minimum range is shown. This is in opposition to range bar methods, which forces bars to the exact target by inserting fake data. So for example, if two sequential prices were $10.1 and $10.2, Kase’s method, using a 5-cent range, does not put in fake data but would generate a 10-cent bar, since that is as close to the target as one can get with real data. Other methods would insert a false tick at 10.15 to break up the 10-cent bar into two 5’s.

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Thanks for the explanation Dan and thanks to your Mom and your firm for daring to "think outside the box". Too few individuals venture there any longer and usually get chastised for it if they do.

I like the looks of the Kase Bars but find having to calculate them each day a bit of a problem. You will always be working on "yesterdays" ATR. Why not just use a bar that is perfectly consistent based on the real time price action of each chart?

has anyone any experiences with the kasestatware product/system?