How to Tell the “Size of the Forming Top” in U.S. Stocks

By Elliott Wave International

Many investors see almost no risk in the stock market. Indeed, they are betting to a record degree that the stock market will continue to rise. In EWI’s view, here’s what this extreme financial optimism strongly suggests.


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This article was syndicated by Elliott Wave International and was originally published under the headline How to Tell the “Size of the Forming Top” in U.S. Stocks. EWI is the world’s largest market forecasting firm. Its staff of full-time analysts led by Chartered Market Technician Robert Prechter provides 24-hour-a-day market analysis to institutional and private investors around the world.