TRND - Beware Of Balloons: 'Things Are Seldom What They Seem'

• At turning points, the more popular issues are more volatile than most other securities, as the more popular securities have numerous cheerleaders. Investors crowd into these expected opportunities, while sellers temporarily withhold their merchandise to get higher prices.
• After election day, many stock markets rose and many who supported the victors treated it as a celebration. However, there are other possible explanations.
• Foreign exchange fluctuations occur daily, and their relative movements tend to be important primarily in the short run. However, there are other factors at work that have longer-term implications and, perhaps, greater impact.
• Total net assets in mutual funds are at record levels, although the number of individual funds is dropping due to consolidations and liquidations.

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