Behavioural Investing
How behaviour, psychology and temperament shape investing outcomes.
51 articles
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An Athletic approach to Stock Market Investing
Recently, while going through my set of business dailies, I found many experts commenting about the recent bull-run in the Indian equity markets.
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Would you like to be the ‘lucky idiot’ or the ‘skillful investor’?
‘You make your own luck’ – The popularity of this statement comes from the basic human urge to deny any existence of luck and thus have a feeling of ultimate control over…
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Patient Opportunism…. Overcoming your action bias
‘Patience is a virtue’, more so in the world of investing! Patiently waiting for bargains to come your way, is often the best strategy an investor can follow.
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Too good to be true?
Time and time again, the post-mortems of financial debacles include two classic phrases: “It was too good to be true” and “What were they thinking?”
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How risky is that stock anyway…
If you want to make more money, the answer is to take more risk.” This is a common but incorrect perception of many investors, more so when the times are euphoric.
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Investors…Beware of these behavioural biases! – 2
In our last blog, we talked about some of the behavioural biases and mental pitfalls investors suffer from. We ended our blog with a promise of more to come!
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Investors…Beware of these behavioural biases! – 1
It is a common perception that investing is all about having the right knowledge about the dynamics of the market, the sectors and ultimately the investible companies.
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Busting the Myth: Only Risky Stocks can give you High Returns..
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The Mad Rush for an IPO: Should you join in?
An IPO is one of the most sought after event be it a novice just starting his investment career or a seasoned investor. Even though quite a few burn their hands and…
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The Mad Rush for an IPO: Should you join in?
Learn the truth about IPO investments, myths, and risks. Discover how to evaluate IPOs and avoid costly mistakes in your long-term stock market strategy.
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Behavioral Finance India: Overcoming the “Problem of Plenty” in Investing
Today, we are witnessing a veritable explosion of financial information. While business channels and magazines are in overdrive, general news outlets are striving not to be left behind.
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Problem of plenty…
Too many tips, too much data, too much noise? Learn how to cut through the clutter and invest wisely for long-term success in volatile markets.


