50 percent to profit is a completely arbitary number given it...

50 percent to profit is a completely arbitary number given it doesn't take into consideration the dynamics of probability of move, subsequent investment size for each placement, magnitude of move, risk management, adding to a position, term of trade/investment, exit strategy, etc. Its not a 1 for 1 proposition that requires 50+ accuracy for profit realisation - its slightly more sophisticated selection process than you suggest.

Most chartists don't live in basements - what nonsense. How do you know most posters likely believe in predetemination and probably astrology? You are making this stuff up, which is ironic given that's essentially your underlying sentiment regarding charting in the above post.

Some advice I would offer anyone who might be thinking about placing 25% of their super in a stock that essentially doesnt' produce revenue, don't! If you think charting is fraught with danger, you're likely about to learn a very pointy lesson.