be fearful when others are greedy

proverb

One should adopt a risk-averse posture precisely when collective investor sentiment exhibits excessive optimism and overvaluation.

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Meanings

proverb
  1. businessOne should adopt a risk-averse posture precisely when collective investor sentiment exhibits excessive optimism and overvaluation.
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APA

be fearful when others are greedy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/be%20fearful%20when%20others%20are%20greedy

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Chicago

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