For Hemline Theory we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Finance, Frauds and Scams and Investing.

Hemline Theory (Finance)

A theory that stock prices move in the same direction as the hemlines of women's dresses. For example, short skirts (1920s and 1960s) are symbolic of bullish markets and long skirts (1930s and 1940s) are symbolic of bearish markets.

Hemline Theory (Frauds and Scams)

Capricious idea that stock prices move in the same direction as women's dress hemlines. Short dresses and skirts are considered bullish signs that stock prices will rise. Longer dresses and skirts are considered bearish signs that stock prices will decline. Notwithstanding that it is occasionally correct, the hemline theory has endured more as wishful thinking than serious market analysis.

Hemline Theory (Investing)

Capricious idea that stock prices move in the same direction as women's dress hemlines. Short dresses and skirts are considered bullish signs that stock prices will rise. Longer dresses and skirts are considered bearish signs that stock prices will decline. Notwithstanding that it is occasionally correct, the hemline theory has endured more as wishful thinking than serious market analysis.

See Also: Bear Market; Bull Market; Market Analysis

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