Excellent point. I think you're the first person I've ever seen point this out. I have felt that way for years. Many of these indicators show 'negative divergence' just because the stock or index has the audacity to rise in a time frame not called for by the indicators specs.
You CAN time the market!
But only after you trash the big 3 myths.
Myth 1 - its possible to get every point of every move ...Myth 2 - you'll never have a drawdown ......Myth 3 - you'll never have a loss