Stock Ownership at 18-Year Low, Stocks at All-Time High. How?: Video -
The S&P 500 index is near a record high yet the U.S. Has the lowest level of stock ownership since 1995. What explains the lofty market prices? See a chart that provides insight. Ref. Source 8
How after-hours trading sheds light on investor sentiment
Overnight market activity -- between the time the market closes and re-opens the next day -- provides a goldmine of information about investor sentiment at the firm level, or pertaining to specific stocks rather than the broader market, suggests a new report. Ref. Source 3a.
I do not do much stock trading right now. I am happy with where all my stuff is at. I will just let it ride some and see how it all goes. I am sure others who play the stock market can make it big if they study it a lot. I just do not have that kind of time.