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no_hypocrisy

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4. Doesn't the impact of insider information corrupt the variables to some degree?

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Wed Jun 13, 2012, 01:51 PM

Jun 2012

Meaning no matter how you use statistics and other formulas of probability as well as a well-researched portfolio, aren't those numbers compromised if a group of investors are buying to increase the value of a stock, only to short it to get profits?

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Du'ers who have degrees or advanced degrees in math, do you think that [View all] raccoon Jun 2012 OP

No. I think my patience makes me a better investor. Dawgs Jun 2012 #1

I don't generally cross-check that sort of thing, however... phantom power Jun 2012 #2

Math PhD's developed the algorithms for the derivatives that crashed the economy. pnwmom Jun 2012 #3

Doesn't the impact of insider information corrupt the variables to some degree? no_hypocrisy Jun 2012 #4

No, but it really helps in identifying a scam. n/t Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #5

People who read, people who understand qrtly reports, and people who can calculate fair market price HereSince1628 Jun 2012 #6

Agreed. laundry_queen Jun 2012 #8

Looks simple...Price (current) /Earnings (last x period) * (estimated fut earnings)= fut. est. price HereSince1628 Jun 2012 #10

A math degree isn't essential, per se.... lastlib Jun 2012 #7

Not for me TlalocW Jun 2012 #9