Category: Behavioral Finance
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The week in review shows some shifts
Much of the observations I shared last week are continuing to be more apparent this week. So, in case you missed it, this may be a good time to read them. Earnings season is tricky… Read More
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Stock market investor optimism rises above historical average
“Optimism among individual investors about the short-term direction of the stock market rebounded, rising above its historical average.” The AAII Investor Sentiment Survey is a widely followed measure of the mood of individual investors. The… Read More
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The week in review
In case you missed it, below are all of the observations we shared this week. When there are more directional trend changes and volatility, I find more asymmetries to write about. That’s because I look… Read More
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Investor sentiment gets more bearish
Investor pessimism shifted to an unusually high level for the time this year. It spiked up from 24% bearish to 41%. Bearish investor sentiment is now as high as it was in April after the… Read More
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Growth Stocks have Stronger Momentum than Value in 2018
After a sharp decline in stock prices in February that seemed to shock many investors who had become complacent, the stock market indexes have been trying to recover. At this point, the popular S&P 500… Read More
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You want to be fearful when others are greedy?
“You want to be greedy when others are fearful. You want to be fearful when others are greedy. It’s that simple.… ” – Warren Buffett Investors are emotional and we can profit from it. Though… Read More