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What Is Market Sentiment and How Is It Measured?

By Mike Price – Updated Oct 16, 2024 at 11:02AM

Key Points

  • Bullish sentiment predicts short-term price increases; bearish sentiment indicates falls.
  • Long-term investors may succeed by opposing prevailing market sentiments.
  • Tools like VIX and moving averages help gauge overall market sentiment.
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