Investors don’t always act in a rational way. Sometimes they fall prey to common errors in thinking called cognitive biases that influence their financial decisions. Behavioral economics can help explain why investors sometimes act against their best interests.
Watch this video to explore some cognitive biases you didn’t even know you had, and learn some best practices to avoid irrational decisions that could harm your portfolio.
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