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Expect the worst: The truth about analysts...

Even smart people with loads of data still get it wrong...

September 30, 2020

Expect the Worst: the Truth About Stock Analysts

✔️ All stock analysts have this flaw in common...

✔️ How to use analyst expectations to your advantage (even if they're wrong!)...

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Everyone's got an opinion…


It seems like every time there's a big announcement in the finance world, there's a slew of analysts publishing 'expectations' of what they think will happen

 

This includes jobs reports, consumer spending, and quarterly earnings. 


The problem with predicting? We're all human. Humans can't predict the future. Sure, we get lucky every now and again. But it's luck — not science.

 

Even smart people with loads of data still get it wrong. 


So why does everyone get so excited about analyst expectations? Are they actually good for anything?


It's a simple fact: Wall Street is full of fakes, liars, and cheats. So you shouldn't just take analysts at their word.

 

Let's take a look at who these analysts are, their motives … and how to use them to your advantage.

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What Do Analysts Do?


In the world of finance, analyst ratings come from all sorts of sources — from large banks and brokers to individual bloggers.


Analysts conduct research and gather data. They crunch the data and tell you what to 'expect.'


Where's that data coming from? Well, that depends.


Some analysts pull data from public sources. For example, an analyst recently predicted Tesla, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) would beat sales expectations. They based this analysis on the fact that Tesla app downloads were higher than usual. This information was available to the public through the app store.


Other times, the data they use is not publicly available. Some analysts will buy data from sources like credit card companies or private firms.

  

Once they've amassed the data, analysts try to make sense of it. The problem? They get it wrong more often than they get it right.


So why do these reports get so much attention?

A Reason to Act


Traders want a reason to buy. 


Brokers want traders to buy and sell.


From the point of view of a bank or broker, analyst reports are awesome. Because they're right? No. Because they give traders a reason to buy or sell. 


Banks and brokers don't make money unless their clients are trading. So to give us a reason to trade they issue these reports.


It's simple human nature — a stock seems undervalued when the earnings report beats the analyst expectations.


In truth, these 'expectations' are beat roughly 70% of the time. Analysts tend to estimate low, and this attracts more traders.

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Think Before You Act


Most traders don't think for themselves. They follow these recommendations blindly. Not-so-coincidentally, most people lose money in the market.


Usually, analyst reports are self-serving in one way or another. They count on the fact that individual investors will probably just trust the report. 


Most analysts are no different than the stock market gurus you find all over Twitter. They manipulate for their own gain.


Now you know the truth ... Hopefully it makes you jaded enough to never trust someone who tells you buy or sell any stock.

The Value of Analyst Reports


Don't worry, it's not all bad news.


Analyst reports do have the positive effect of bringing attention to particular stocks or sectors. New interest can drive price moves.

 

If the report is compelling and widely-read, it could create more demand for a stock. But don't make a trade based on one report alone.


Read them, but don't believe them — use them for your personal trend forecasting.


Favorable reports can be a great catalyst, but they should be only part of your trading plan.Your trades should be based on a set of rules that you establish ahead of time.

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Don't Be a Sheep


When a Wall Streeter acts like a buddy who wants to give you a hot stock lead, you should be very skeptical. 

 

Everyone on Wall Street has an agenda.


So when you're considering a trade, think for yourself and have a plan. 


Every trade you enter should have three critical parts lined out ahead of time:

  1. Your ideal entry

  2. A stop in case you're wrong

  3. A profit target in case you're right

Analysts try to get you to act blindly. Do let them fool you. Trade your own plan.

Don't Predict, React


So-called 'expectations' usually aren't what they seem.

 

Not every analyst out there is truly trying to manipulate you ... but it's hard to tell who is and who isn't.


That's why your best bet is to never trust anyone and always expect the worst. This way, you'll never be disappointed.


Always follow a trading plan based on your own set of rules. Never make a trade just because someone tells you to or an analyst gives a 'buy' rating.


Think for yourself,


Paul Scolardi

Editor, Swing Trade Millionaires

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