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Quote of the day by Irving Fisher: "A chief cause of crises, panics, runs on banks, etc., is that risks are not independently reckoned, but are a mere matter of imitation. A crisis is a time of general and forced liquidation"Economist Irving Fisher warned that investors copying one another can amplify financial risks. Rising optimism can fuel credit and asset pr...
Quote of the day by George Soros: "Euphoria can lift housing and dot-com prices; panic can send sound banks tumbling."George Soros' quote highlights how euphoria and panic can drive markets away from fundamentals. The dot-com bubble, housing cycles and bank...
Warren Buffett leaves behind an 'enemy list' for every investorAfter six decades at the helm, Warren Buffett has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Celebrated for his distinct investment ph...
Why financial education is more valuable than financial tips - A case for learning over adviceFinancial tips can offer quick ideas, but they rarely explain the thinking behind a decision. Financial education, on the other hand, helps...
Quote of the day by Robert Shiller: "The problem with the markets is that they are just like people, and individual investors can easily get confused."Robert Shiller’s insight shows how investor psychology shapes markets alongside economic fundamentals. Fear, optimism and herd behaviour ca...
Bill Miller's investing strategy: How the legendary fund manager outperformed the market for 15 straight yearsBill Miller beat the S&P 500 for 15 consecutive years by combining value investing, long-term patience and contrarian thinking. His strateg...
Contrarian investing: Fred Kelly's timeless lessons for winning in the stock marketFred C. Kelly's timeless investing philosophy highlights how independent thinking, emotional discipline and understanding crowd psychology ...
Warren Buffett’s cautionary tale: Why investors still chase ‘oil in hell’Warren Buffett often recalls Benjamin Graham’s parable of “oil discovered in hell” to illustrate herd-driven investing. The tale highlights...
Bull run: How should investors play rising markets?Retail investors may get swayed by looking at numbers in isolation without considering past events and likely future situations. Worse, som...
The psychology behind financial decisions: How our minds play tricks on our investmentsIn this blog, we'll unravel the hidden psychology behind investing, exposing the quirks and biases that can turn even the most logical inve...
Betting for long run? 9 behavioural bias that investors should watch out forInvestor behaviour is influenced by several biases that can cloud judgement, resulting in suboptimal investment decisions. Some of these bi...
The Behavioral Science of Investing: Exploring how emotions and cognitive biases impact investment decisionsInvestor behaviour is the process by which people choose where to put their money. Understanding the factors that contribute to the success...
Do Indian investors follow ‘herd’ behaviour? What RBI study showsA common investment phenomenon witnessed in markets worldwide at different times is ‘herding’ - a process where investors essentially place...
Tips and tricks crypto investors should follow to avoid herd instinctInvestment of any kind is not for the faint heart. It is critical to keep your emotional composure in the market. Market volatility should ...
Take the passive+ approach to alpha generation"You should be able to avoid the behavioural biases and emotions that often get in the way of optimal investment decision making. A good mi...
Herd Mentality: The Investor’s Version of Peer Pressure
Meme investors realise it the hard way: Profit is just a perception thereUsually, when a meme stock or asset starts trending, it wins the backing of some celebrity from arenas like sports, entertainment, technolo...
How to use biases of the human mind to our advantage in investingWhen it comes to investing, cognitive biases push investors to make common mistakes.
You need to overcome these mental biases to invest successfullyIn addition to technical know-how, analytic abilities and behavioural clarity, understanding these biases is useful to take informed invest...
Herd behaviour has made markets volatile but nimble pundits always ride with the winnerThere have been profound changes in patterns of market behaviour, influenced by quick flow of information through 24-hour news channels.