https://media.blubrry.com/invest/p/content.blubrry.com/invest/Even_in_Good_Years_the_Market_Pulls_Back_January_2015_Podcast.mp3Subscribe: Android | RSSKeeping things in perspective is important. Investors fall victim to cognitive biases sometimes, but we can do our best to avoid that type of behavior. With the strong markets seen in 2012, 2013, and 2014, investors are primed for recency bias to cloud their judgement. It’s imperative to remember that even in… [Read More] Even in Good Years the Market Pulls Back
Investor Behavior
We believe that an investor's behavior can seriously impact their market returns. This category page is dedicated to informing our readers of certain behaviors that are known to damage investor's returns over time. We also discuss strategies to avoiding these damaging behaviors.
Avoiding Cognitive Biases: The Disposition Effect
https://media.blubrry.com/invest/p/content.blubrry.com/invest/Avoiding_Cognitive_Biases_The_Disposition_Effect_December_2014_Podcast.mp3Subscribe: Android | RSSOn this week’s Mullooly Asset Management podcast, Tom and Brendan discuss a cognitive bias known as the disposition effect. Cognitive biases such as the disposition effect, loss aversion, confirmation bias, and others can negatively affect investment performance. Tom and Brendan specifically address the disposition effect and how our rules based approach at… [Read More] Avoiding Cognitive Biases: The Disposition Effect
Consistency is Key When Investing
https://media.blubrry.com/invest/p/content.blubrry.com/invest/Consistency_is_Key_When_Investing_November_2014_Podcast.mp3Subscribe: Android | RSSBeing consistent is a critical concept we must learn during life. Setting his recent and questionable financial advice aside, Tony Robbins has said that, “It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It’s what we do consistently”. This is 100% accurate. Sadly the same cannot be said… [Read More] Consistency is Key When Investing
Bull market behavior vs. Bear market Behavior
Big differences in the stock market behavior depends on whether the backdrop is bullish or bearish. Take a look: If you are relying on a blog post for specific investment advice, you are making a huge mistake. Please speak with an investment adviser before making ANY investment decisions. If you do not have an… [Read More] Bull market behavior vs. Bear market Behavior