Human behaviour can sometimes explain, or partially explain, why a given stack or a given asset might rise in this speculative bubble. And it rises all out of relation to its fundamental value. Not that long ago, we saw some of this happen with what were now calling meam stocks. So, you know, it happen in 17 20. It happened last year, in the year before. It continues to happen simply because it's part of who we are. The danger comes when our brain is desperate for the swirl of chemicals that gets us into these bubbles.
#388: Recessions are terrifying.
Market crashes often bring out the worst in people’s anxieties and fears.
This fear triggers us to act even more irrationally than usual – which can lead to making expensive mistakes in our investment portfolios.
In today’s episode, Scott Nations, who spent his career studying market volatility, describes some of the most common cognitive biases and irrational behaviors that investors make. He shares tips on how to master the mental game of investing, especially in turbulent times.
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