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To: AllansAlias who wrote (2753)7/9/2000 5:40:00 PM
From: tekboy  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 436258
 
<<is it just a fancy synonym for "generalizing" or is there some distinction?>>

I guess you could think of it as "generalizing downward," i.e. from characteristics of groups to characteristics of individuals. A quick google search turned up a bunch of similar definitions; here's a sensible one:

uic.edu

As for holding Q through its ups and downs, that of course only applies to those who follow an LTB&H approach. If one is a trader and held Q all the way down, yes, one screwed up.

best,

tekboy@nuffsaid.com