Nobody likes losing money, and studies show that we actually feel losses twice as deeply as gains. But loss aversion can hurt you, says an article in Morningstar. Loss aversion…
Tag: Investor Psychology
Gamification: Is It Bad?
Digital trading platforms use digital nudges—or behavioral prompts—to influence investors, but those nudges have advantages and disadvantages, contends an article in Morningstar. SEC Chair Gary Gensler recently discussed the conundrum…
To Beat the Best Investors, Know When to Sell
A new study has found that investors “spend much more brain energy on buying stocks than selling them.” This according to a recent article in NPR. The study, titled “Selling…
Investment Styles and Personality Type
A recent Morningstar article outlines findings from a study by professors at Finland’s University of Oulu that focuses on how personality impacts investment style. The article reports that due to…
Warning: Do Not Buy Bitcoin When You’re Hungry
A new book titled “Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgement,” highlights that the decision-making processes of individuals and organizations are “far less consistent and more variable than we think.” This…