Customer Quote by Philip Roth
“Fear tends to manifest itself much more quickly than greed, so volatile markets tend to be on the downside. In up markets, volatility tends to gradually decline.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1975
Fear acts faster than greed, causing markets to drop quickly, while greed builds slowly, leading to gradual market rises.
In simple terms: Fear drops markets fast; greed lifts them slowly.
Watch for fear‑driven market swings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- trading strategies
- risk management
- investment planning
- portfolio diversification
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect against fear‑driven decisions?
- When might greed become a risk?
Greed can also cause bubbles, not just fear.