The Memo by Howard Marks

Behind The Memo: On Bubble Watch

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Feb 27, 2025
Delve into the fascinating world of market bubbles and the psychology driving investor behavior. Learn how excitement and FOMO can lead to irrational decisions and inflated valuations. Explore the thrill and risks associated with new technologies, like AI, and the speculative nature surrounding them. Understand the importance of maintaining a disciplined investment strategy during market exuberance, while avoiding herd behavior. Wrap up with insights on informed asset allocation and valuable resources for further exploration.
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INSIGHT

Bubble Psychology

  • Market bubbles are defined by investor psychology, not just rising prices.
  • Excessive psychology, like a mania, creates a bubble's vulnerability.
INSIGHT

FOMO vs. Risk Aversion

  • FOMO (fear of missing out) overrides risk aversion during bubbles.
  • Seeing others get rich can unhinge investors, leading to irrational decisions.
ANECDOTE

Nifty Fifty Bubble

  • The Nifty Fifty bubble of the 1960s exemplifies irrational exuberance.
  • Investors believed there was no price too high for these "great" companies, ignoring potential downsides.
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