Computer Driven Traders Are Bullish on Stocks, Humans Are Bears
Computer-guided traders are more bullish on stocks compared to human counterparts, according to Parag Thatte, a strategist at Deutsche Bank AG
Discretionary investors are waiting for something to give, such as slowing growth or a spike in inflation, before making their next move
The divergence between computer-driven and discretionary investors is rare and may not last long, with trend-following algorithmic funds chasing momentum and discretionary investors cutting their equity exposure due to uncertainty
Can a rally from here really last?