…a longer-term view “in a world of itchy-fingered traders.” “While I’m a fan of the idea,” Zweig writes, “psychology and history suggest it is easier to imagine than to implement.”…
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Momentum Investing - the What, the Why, the How and the Risks
…considered authorities on investment factors such as momentum and value. As they pointed out, thinking about the “why” behind momentum — whether it’s risk-based, behavioral or some combination of the…
Five Steps to Improve Investment Decision Making
…and increase their awareness of their behavior in high-stress situations.” By asking probing questions, a coach can encourage you to find “perspective that can lead to breakthrough ideas and solutions.”…
El-Erian on the Meaning of the Market Rebound
…to market behavior, policy and economics,” adding that how these questions are answered will “prove consequential not only for market prospects but for the global economy.” El-Erian argues that the…
Decision Making and Biases that Beat Logic
…influence—”when large groups respond in the same way based on an outside factor, whether it’s new information, words from a perceived leader, or observe behavior by someone the herd identifies…
Zweig: What Would Yogi Berra Would Say About the Bull Market
…isn’t about to overheat.” He shares the following comments from industry players: Howard Marks, co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management: “I just don’t think the psychology is that euphoric right now….
Five Questions: Defending Value Investing with Tobias Carlisle
…this direction and it’s more likely to mean revert. And so I think because there’s such a big behavioral component of value that you’re accepting near-term pain for long-term outperformance….
Human Error and Behavioral Biases
A recent article in Morningstar addresses the subject of behavioral biases and how they affect investment decision-making. “Most investors,” it says, “could improve their portfolio risk management by turning the…
Some Lessons For My Former Investing Self
…testing, but if investors can’t stick with them, they will never realize their potential. You need to recognize that human behavior needs to be a central part of the construction…
Survey: How the Financial Crisis Changed Investor Behavior
The AAII Journal recently reported on a survey it conducted to evaluate what lasting impact the 2007-2009 financial crisis has had on its members’ investing decisions. Here are highlights of…