I agree with you, I also prefer to follow the trend because I do not have the knowledge and experience in making analysis and strategies to counter the trend, if I have the skills to counter the trend maybe I will do it.
Because we also have to think about risk considerations.
Well, based on your observed conditions and situations, it is quite logical that following the trend is more reasonable when someone is not capable of studying the market, not to mention, reading the trend more actively. Unfortunately, not everybody can afford to strike and operate against the trend due to certain level of risks involved, which calls for high level of professionalism. It is quite understandable for a person to obey clear instructions rather than perform steps that can lead to uncontrollable results. Besides, investment decisions contain calculations in order not to face many and unnecessary risks in the business.