Psychology Of The Stock Market by G. C. Selden | Paperback

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Infinite Words; An imprint of Saket Prakashan Pvt. Ltd.
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 18 October 2024
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 88 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9352208129
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9352208128
• Item Weight ; ‏  100g
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14 x 0.6 x 21 cm

George Charles Selden, often cited as G. C. Selden, was an insightful author and analyst in the early 20th century, best known for his influential work, The Psychology of the Stock Market. Born in 1870, Selden brought a keen understanding of the intersection between human psychology and financial markets. His seminal book, first published in 1912, focuses on the emotional and psychological factors that influence investor behaviour and market trends.

Selden was particularly interested in how emotions such as fear, greed, and panic drive market decisions and price fluctuations. His work emphasizes the importance of remaining emotionally neutral when making investment choices, a concept that has remained relevant to traders and investors over the years.

Selden’s contributions are not confined to his published book; his insights into market psychology have guided countless investors in navigating the complexities of financial markets. He was a pioneer in recognizing that the mental attitudes and psychological biases of market participants play a critical role in the movements of stock prices.