It may sound like a mother’s mantra to her tech-obsessed teenager, but turning off your computer and putting away your smartphone might be the ticket to triumph in the market.…
Tag: Investor Behavior
Are you a Solider or a Scout When it Comes to Investing?
It’s no mystery that much of investor behavior (and, consequently, stock market movement) is fueled by emotion and reaction as opposed to hard data or statistics. A recent Ted Talk…
New York Times Columnist Says Sit Tight After Brexit
As an investor, it’s not unusual to bristle when the stock market takes a dive then fight the impulse to cut and run. In the wake of Brexit, The New…
A Watched Pot Never Boils -- A Lesson in Market Returns
When meeting with clients, Steven Podnos (principal at Florida-based Wealth Care LLC) shared with the Wall Street Journal how he explains the negative impact of emotional decision-making on an investment…
The "Hurry Up And Kiss Me" Market
The following is an excerpt from the June 3rd, 2016 Validea Hot List newsletter. Summary: The financial crisis and Great Recession were incredibly painful events for investors, the financial equivalent…
Emotions and Biases Play Huge Role in Bad Investment Decisions
In a recent New York Times article, columnist Gary Belsky observes that “the majority of cognitive biases and shortcuts that influence everyday judgement and choice have analogues in investment behavior.”…
Volatility and Investor Behavior in Today’s Uncertain Market
The PBS Newshour reports on recent market volatility, noting a series of contributing events. Liz Ann Sonders of Charles Schwab said, “a lot of [the current volatility] really is unfisnished…