Counter-cyclical investment strategies are considered a safe way through the investment jungle. However, one must know and adhere to certain rules. The foundation for a successful strategy, contrary to popular opinion, is recognizing the prevailing market sentiment and drawing the right conclusions from it. Ned Davis, one of the most successful market analysts in the world, addresses the behavior of the masses in the investment markets in this book and shows the counter-cyclical investor what they need to succeed.

• Evaluation of historical data and the creation of forecasting models
• Sentiment analysis: How does the majority of the market think, and where do developments hit their limits?
• Ignoring as a recipe for success: Buy when everyone is selling and other "irrational" success recipes
• Technical analysis and market psychology
• The influence of macroeconomic data such as the V.