Small investors sometimes get into and out of the market at the worst possible time. Consider this contrarian indicator: odd-lot short positions.

Odd-lotters are increasing their short positions during this minor stock market adjustment:

Not only are these short positions out of the normal range  of 7,000 to 20,000, but the American consumer is poised to spend. More americans are working now than in the last few years, and their spending will drive the global economy. It always does.