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Hemline theory A theory that stock prices move in the same direction as the hemlines of women's dresses. For example, short skirts (1920s and 1960s) are symbolic of bullish markets and long skirts (1930s and 1940s) are symbolic of bearish markets.
Hemline Theory A theory of investing stating that market trends follow the length of women's skirts. That is, when women wear short skirts, there is or will be a bull market; when they wear long skirts, there is or will be a bear market. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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