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Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 23rd February 2015

Dilbert//9445, first published 11 years ago on Monday 23rd February 2015

Technical Analysis


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advice, bad advice, investing, stock market, stocks, squirrel sitting, clown shoulder, technical analysis, money


Official transcript

Dilbert Comic Strip Series - Boss gives Asok investment advice

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

LESSONS IN INVESTING YOU SHOULD BUY A STOCK WHENEVER THE CHART LOOKS LIKE A SQUIRREL SITTING ON A CLOWN'S SHOULDER.

THAT'S CALLED "TECHNICAL ANALYSIS." IM NOT GOING TO DO THAT.

GOOD, BECAUSE IT DOESN'T WORK IF EVER YONE DOES IT.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Lessons in Investing"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 'Dilbert', revolves around a conversation between two characters, Dilbert and his boss, about investing. The exchange highlights the challenges of understanding technical analysis in investing.

Key Points:

  • Dilbert's boss advises him to buy a stock when the chart resembles a squirrel sitting on a clown's shoulder.
  • Dilbert expresses skepticism, stating that technical analysis doesn't work if everyone does it.
  • The boss responds by saying he's not going to do that, implying he won't follow the advice.
  • The conversation concludes with Dilbert commenting that the boss's approach is good, but it doesn't work if everyone does it.

Overall:

The comic strip pokes fun at the complexity of investing and the challenges of making informed decisions. It highlights the importance of critical thinking and not blindly following advice, especially in a crowded market.

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