Efficient markets fully reflect all available information in security prices. Market efficiency requires no transactions costs and free information access. Random walk model assumes independent and identically distributed price changes
Stock market research helps traders access company performance history. Online platforms replaced manual data gathering for investors. Stock research websites offer both free and paid features
Buffett Indicator measures US stock market value relative to GDP. Current ratio of 208% indicates strong market overvaluation. Ratio fluctuates due to market volatility, GDP grows more predictably
Market cap represents the total value of shareholders' holdings in a company. It is crucial for analyzing stock fundamentals and putting prices into context. Market cap is essential for evaluating both stocks and cryptocurrencies
Nasdaq Composite tracks 3,000 tech companies, making it more volatile. S&P 500 represents 500 largest US companies across 11 sectors. Dow Jones Industrial Average consists of 30 blue-chip companies
Pullback is a brief decline in an upward price trend. Typically lasts only a few consecutive sessions. Ends when price drops to technical support levels. Can occur for various reasons unrelated to fundamentals