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What is Contrarian Investing?

Buying what everyone else is selling, and selling what everyone is buying

Full Explanation

Contrarians believe the crowd is usually wrong at extremes. When everyone is panicking and selling, a contrarian buys. When everyone is euphoric and buying, a contrarian gets cautious.

Pro Tip

"Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful." — Warren Buffett

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