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Identifying Noise Traders: The Head-And-Shoulders Pattern in U.S. Equities

Carol L. Osler
Brandeis University - International Business School

July 1998

FRB of New York Staff Report No. 42

Abstract:
This paper identifies a specific set of agents as noise traders in U.S. equity markets, and examines their effects on returns. These agents, who speculate using the "head-and-shoulders" chart pattern, are shown to qualify as noise traders because (1) trading volume is exceptionally high when they are active, and (2) their trading is unprofitable. Head-and-shoulders sales lower prices and vice versa, effects that disappear within two weeks.

JEL Classifications: G12, G14

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Date posted: October 20, 2006 ; Last revised: October 20, 2006

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Osler, Carol L., Identifying Noise Traders: The Head-And-Shoulders Pattern in U.S. Equities (July 1998). FRB of New York Staff Report No. 42. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=938807

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