Definition
The urge to jump into a trade or investment because prices are moving and everyone else seems to be making money.
The story
NQ (E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures) rips 200 points in the first hour, social media fills with screenshots, and buying feels urgent. FOMO pushes people to chase moves after they've already happened, sometimes without a plan for where they'd get out.
Why markets watch it
Naming the feeling is the first step to noticing it before it makes a decision for you.
Connects to
We explain why it moves markets. What you do with it is your call. Commentary and education only. Not financial advice. All terms