But he also uses sentiment indicators (like put-call ratios, short interest and media coverage) in his analysis and applies contrarian logic.

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The trend is clear for the short-term, sentiment indicators suggest no relief yet from the 2008 financial crisis.

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Consider the unusually extreme reading of various sentiment indicators, notably that of the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII).

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