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Indicators We Are Watching: An Apathetic Condition

March 1, 2010

Volume is one of those indicators that cannot be ignored. It does not show an overbought or oversold signal and it does not oscillate. What it does do is provide a measure of conviction for a market and a better reading on investor sentiment.

Most recently, it almost seems that there is an apathetic mood as investors are awaiting for equity markets to break one way or another. During that time (since December 2009), volume has been tapering off, unless it is a down day and sellers appear all too ready to dump shares.

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Written by Andrew Horowitz · Filed Under MarketMash, Markets, Stocks, Strategy 

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6 Responses to “Indicators We Are Watching: An Apathetic Condition”

  1. pedroa001 on March 2nd, 2010 1:50 pm

    A magnificent set of charts — as usual! Is there one that says, "Sell now knucklehead!"?

  2. Chris on March 2nd, 2010 8:40 pm

    I find it hilarious that everyone on this website is so worrisome of the current economic situation. It was in November of 2008 when The Disciplined Investor and its readers were bashing Paul B. Farrell's prediction of economic chaos come 2011. Look out our emotions today. Care to continue to disagree with Mr. Farrell and be so quick to oust his opinions? I think not. In fact, most Americans are subconsciously agreeing with Mr. Farrell's worries of 2009 than those that think everything is going to be just like the good old days.

  3. Dr. Ann Voisin on March 7th, 2010 9:57 am

    Evidently, this site has reinstated ToysPeriod. I will therefore put it back on the preferred list.

    Dr. Ann

  4. ShiraKashi on March 7th, 2010 4:54 pm

    Chris,
    Thanks for laugh. humor can be found in the most unlikely places at times.

    The truth is, Farrell was criticized for advocating his "Lazy Portfolio" approach, which was down hideously in 2008, at the same time he was writing articles making the case for a coming depression. If you want to follow him and just buy & hold, go right ahead. But, if things go badly for you i doubt you'll get a bailout.

    You know, it's only 2010 not 2011 right now so you're a little early to celebrate your boy's "predictions".

  5. James on March 8th, 2010 12:19 am

    Hey Chris – Who is "everyone"? I'm not worried. Andrew doesn't seem worried. There is a difference between being worried and being vigilant. Glad for you if Paul Farrell has the "expertise" you are looking for. I can't imagine why you would waste your time here if he's that good. The successful traders/investors I know didn't get that way by being lazy though.

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