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Herd Instinct
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Herd Instinct

A mentality characterized by a lack of individuality, causing people to think and act like the general population.

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This term is used in the investing world to refer to the forces that cause unsubstantiated rallies or sell-offs.

See also: Lemming, Rally, Sell-off

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