Category Archives: Folklore

Eight Investment Lessons I do not Need

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Michael Harris

Another “lesson” list I do not agree with. 

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Are Some People Able to Predict Market Moves by Seeing Into the Future?

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Michael Harris

If this is true, it is a serious issue that can jeopardize the whole idea of fair markets and much more. The question is: Are there people that can see into the future and as a result profit from future market … Continue reading →

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Mass Psychology and Fibonacci Retracement Levels on March 15, 2011

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Michael Harris

The market behavior on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, was driven by mass psychology, which in turn was driven by fear and greed caused by the Japan earthquake aftermath. The big winner of this market behavior was Leonardo of Pisa, a.k.a. Fibonacci. The … Continue reading →

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Models, S&P 500 Returns and Related Folklore

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Michael Harris

According to Investopedia, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Indicator was first coined by the Bespoke Investment Group. This indicator suggested, when it first appeared, that when the cover model is an American the S&P 500 has a higher probability to generate a yearly … Continue reading →

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Trading Moon Phases and Related Folklore

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Michael Harris

  I recently came across this study. The results of the study and the claims made in it raised many questions in my mind which I could not overlook just like that. I do not believe that Astrology can be … Continue reading →

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