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The fear and greed volatility index

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1 year ago

May 15, 2023

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By keeping an eye on it, we can get a sense of how other investors are feeling and adjust our own strategies accordingly

Have you ever heard of the Fear and Greed Volatility Index? It’s a pretty interesting tool that measures how emotions affect the stock market.

When people get scared, they tend to sell their stocks, which can cause prices to plummet. On the other hand, when people are feeling greedy, they tend to buy more stocks, which can drive prices up.

The index takes into account a variety of factors, like how much people are paying for options, stock price momentum, and market breadth.

By looking at all of these things, the index gives us an idea of how fearful or greedy investors are feeling.

The thing is, emotions can play a big role in investing. It’s important to make sure that we don’t let our feelings get in the way of making smart decisions.

If we’re feeling too scared, we might sell off our stocks too quickly and miss out on potential gains. And if we’re feeling too greedy, we might take on too much risk and end up losing money.

That’s where the Fear and Greed Volatility Index comes in. By keeping an eye on it, we can get a sense of how other investors are feeling and adjust our own strategies accordingly.

It’s a reminder that investing isn’t just about crunching numbers and analysing data – it’s about understanding human behaviour, too.

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Trump and Biden agree to a double debate showdown

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20 hours ago

May 16, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden have agreed to participate in two debates in June and September.

On this episode of Ticker Hot Shots – Former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden agree to a double debate, Trump backs AUKUS, MacDonalds creates a price friendly meal and Prince Harry faces the financial music. #featured #trending #hotshots

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Is cloud technology the solution for every organisation’s needs?

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21 hours ago

May 16, 2024

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Amidst the dominance of cloud technologies in the tech landscape, questions are rising over applicability and its cost implications.

As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud technologies, skepticism is brewing over whether it’s the optimal solution for every organisational need.

Additionally, the notion of “free” cloud services is being challenged, highlighting the importance of understanding the true costs and benefits associated with cloud adoption.

Harsha Patil, Engineering manager, California USA shares his key insights on the cloud conundrum. #featured

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What are the benefits of intermittent fasting?

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1 day ago

May 16, 2024

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Intermittent fasting, which involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting, and time-restricted feeding, where eating is restricted to certain hours of the day

Intermittent fasting has proved to be more sustainable for some participants, leading to better adherence and overall success in shedding excess weight.

Kate Save from BeFitFood joins to discuss the potential benefits of intermittent fasting. #featured #trending