be fearful when others are greedy

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

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

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “be fearful when others are greedy” mean?

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

Is “be fearful when others are greedy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.