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One of the key points raised by the investor was the pervasive atmosphere of fear in the market. With negativity reigning and investors widely expecting further declines, there’s an opportunity to adopt a contrarian approach. The notion that maximum fear often precedes positive market movements has been a well-documented trend in the investing world.
The investor emphasized the importance of thinking independently, suggesting that sheep-like behavior—following the crowd—leads to losses. The goal is to be a "wolf" in the market, making bold decisions that diverge from the prevailing pessimism. Such contrarian stances, historically, have yielded lucrative investment opportunities.