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The Theory Of Contrary Opinion: A Test Using Sentiment Indices In Futures Markets

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  • Sanders, Dwight R.
  • Irwin, Scott H.
  • Leuthold, Raymond M.

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The theory of contrary opinion predicts price reversals following extremes in market sentiment. This research tests a survey-based sentiment index's usefulness as a contrary indicator across 28 U.S. futures markets. Using rigorous time-series tests, the sentiment index displays only a sporadic and marginal ability to predict returns, and in those instances the pattern is one of return continuation--not reversals. Therefore, futures traders who rely solely upon sentiment indices as contrary indicators may be misguided.

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  • Sanders, Dwight R. & Irwin, Scott H. & Leuthold, Raymond M., 2003. "The Theory Of Contrary Opinion: A Test Using Sentiment Indices In Futures Markets," Journal of Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics Association of Georgia, vol. 21(1), pages 1-26.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:jloagb:14673
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.14673
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