Term of the Day: Hot Hand

	View online | Add Investopedia to safe senders list August 27, 2013 Dictionary Investing Markets Personal Finance Active Trading Forex Professionals Tutorials Hot Hand The notion that because one has had a string of successes, he or she is more likely to have continued success. For example, if one flipped a (fair) coin and guessed correctly that it would land on heads three times in a row, it might be said that they have a "hot hand." Under such circumstances, a person believes that their odds of guessing which side the coin will land on next are greater than the 50% they actually are. Investopedia Says: The belief in a hot hand is one shared by many gamblers and investors alike, and is believed by psychologists to stem from the same source, the representative heuristic... Learn More Share: Pitfalls Of Copycat Investing Before you jump on the copycat bandwagon, get to know the pitfalls of this approach to investing... Share: The Art Of Cutting Your Losses In this article, we'll help you stand out from the crowd and show you how to identify when you should make your move... Share: Master Your Trading Mindtraps Traders are only human and, as such, perfection may not exist in trading. However, profitable trading can be achieved when... Share: 7 Controversial Investing Theories We cover a wide range of theories, from technical trading theories like short interest and odd lot theory to economic theories like... Share: The Downward Spiral Of Trading Addiction Trading can give you a kick and a rush, and blot out reality, just like illegal drugs. If you are addicted to trading or could be... Share: How To Develop A Trading Brain The fundamental role of trader psychology tends to be underestimated & too much emphasis placed on the technical... Share: **NEW** Subscription Services: Income Investing subscribe now! ETF Investing subscribe now! Commodities Trading subscribe now! Options Trading subscribe now! Futures Trading subscribe now! Subscription Services: Investing Basics subscribe now! Warren Buffett Watch subscribe now! Forex Weekly subscribe now! Professionals In The Money subscribe now! Chart Advisor subscribe now! Stock Watch Weekly subscribe now! Personal Finance subscribe now! News To Use subscribe now! Related Slideshows: 1. Candlestick Charts 2. 8 Ways To Survive A Market Downturn 3. 10 Reasons To Add ETFs To Your Portfolio 4. 6 Ways To Make Better Options Trades 5. Top 7 Technical Analysis Tools Related FAQs: 1. How do speculators profit from options? 2. Where can I find information about pre- and after-hours trading on the NYSE and the Nasdaq? 3. How can I use market breadth to my advantage? 4. What is late-day trading? Why is it any different from buying and selling stocks in the after-hours market? 5. Why does my broker allow me to enter only day orders for short selling? Videos More Videos » How Do Limit Orders Work? Understanding Fundamental Vs. Technical Analysis Simple Vs. Exponential Moving Averages Top 3 Mistakes That Cause Traders To Fail Understanding Leveraged ETFs You are currently subscribed as: udin.n.teta.finance@blogger.com Unsubscribe | Manage Subscriptions | Subscribe Investopedia.com A Division of Valueclick, Inc. Copyright © 2013 All Rights Reserved Follow us on: