The Behavioral Investor

Daniel Crosby · 2018

Behavior is part of the investment process.

Big Idea

Crosby examines how psychological, social, and biological influences can distort investment decisions.

Ego

Confidence can make disconfirming information easier to dismiss.

Emotion

Fear and excitement can change a decision without changing the underlying asset.

Attention

A vivid headline can crowd out less dramatic but relevant information.

Conservatism

Attachment to existing beliefs can delay a necessary update.

Process

Rules and a suitable portfolio can reduce reliance on emotional control in the moment.

Notooo Take

Identify the emotion behind a proposed portfolio change before making it.

Educational book ideas, not personalized financial advice or promised returns.

One Thing to Keep

Behavior is part of the investment process.

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