Reading the Competition: How Sentiment Analysis Gives You an Edge

Want an edge in the market? Start by understanding your opponents.

On The Investing for Beginners Podcast, Ryan shared how he views sentiment analysis—it’s just reading the competition.

If you knew the plays your opponent was running in any competition, you’d have a major advantage. The same goes for investing. When we analyze what others are doing, feeling, and expecting, we position ourselves for smarter decisions.

That’s why he calls the chapter in his book “Reading the Competition.” He walks through how to spot when investors are acting out of greed or fear—and how to use that insight to your advantage.

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