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The Greater Fool Theory

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Publish date: Tue, 05 Feb 2013, 10:40 AM
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The Greater Fool Theory:  Buy from Suckers, Sell to Suckers

 

 

Definition of 'Greater Fool Theory'

A theory that states it is possible to make money by buying securities, whether overvalued or not, and later selling them at a profit because there will always be someone (a bigger or greater fool) who is willing to pay the higher price.

 

 

Investopedia explains 'Greater Fool Theory'

When acting in accordance with the greater fool theory, an investor buys questionable securities without any regard to their quality, but with the hope of quickly selling them off to another investor (the greater fool), who might also be hoping to flip them quickly. Unfortunately, speculative bubbles always burst eventually, leading to a rapid depreciation in share price due to the selloff.

 

Discussions
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kcchongnz

This theory is being practiced at its greatest height now! Don't you think so?

2013-02-05 11:11

rmjkl

what theory?

2013-02-05 11:14

lotsofmoney

What it prove is that human is actually stupid, most still gamble knowing that the chances of losing is ten times the chance of winning.

2013-02-05 12:02

Fat Cat Tim Buddy

dumb & dumber.. :D

2013-02-05 13:31

cct

human nature. Greed.

2013-02-05 14:23

King Kong73

haha...what if the fool don't sell? He must be a blardy fool then.

2013-02-05 18:43

omgimnoob

we cant predict the market, they might not lose if they dont sell and provided the company foundation is very strong.

2013-02-06 00:45

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