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Quote of the day by Daniel Kahneman: "When deciding to sell, people have control over whether to give themselves pleasure or give themselves pain, and they tend to give themselves pleasure. In other words, they tend to sell winners and hang on to losers. It turns out to be a bad idea."Daniel Kahneman’s behavioural economics insights explain why investors often sell winning stocks too early while holding losing investments...
Psychology says people who immediately remove price tags from new clothes may be psychologically transitioning from purchase to ownershipImmediately removing a price tag may be less about the piece of cardboard itself and more about what it represents. The tag belongs to the ...
Swiss proverb of the day: ‘Better to sell with regret than to keep with regret’ — Sometimes letting go of something, even reluctantly, is wiser than clinging to it and regretting that insteadSwiss proverb of the day: Walking away from outdated investments or stalled projects may feel uncomfortable, yet doing so can be essential ...
MV Electrosystems shares list at 22% premium over IPO price on NSE, BSEMV Electrosystems debuted on the NSE and BSE at a 22% premium over its IPO price after its public issue was subscribed 188.85 times. While ...
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...
Psychology says people who can't throw things away may be holding onto more than just objectsPsychology says people who can't throw things away, even when those items no longer have practical value, are often influenced by emotional...
Why did market fall today? Sensex slumps 440 points, Nifty closes below 24,250. 6 factors behind the selloffIndian stock markets tumbled on Monday as rising oil prices and escalating tensions between Iran and the US rattled investors. Heavyweight ...
Iran moves to close Strait of Hormuz. Should investors fear a Nifty crash in coming days?Indian equities are likely to remain volatile this week as escalating tensions in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz threate...
Is your home loan ruling your life? Know the hidden cost of a big EMIMany Indians stretch finances for dream homes, but hefty home loans lead to years of uncomfortable choices. Borrowers face lifestyle compre...
FIFA World Cup’s hidden scorecard: What fans don’t see, economics doesFIFA World Cup 2026 is a fascinating economic case study, revealing how football markets mirror financial ones. Dynamic ticket pricing, dri...
Quote of the day by Francois Rochon: "People always have this emotional relationship with stocks, and once they have been bitten by something, it takes a while to get back into it"Market losses deeply affect investors, making them hesitant to reinvest even when opportunities arise. This emotional response, known as lo...
Psychology says people who never remove plastic covers from remotes, fridges, and car seats may not be careful , they may be focusing on the loss rather than the gainPsychology says people who keep plastic covers on remotes, fridges, cars, and furniture may be influenced by loss aversion, ownership psych...
Warning signs for investors: These cognitive biases may lead to gamblingCertain cognitive biases and personality traits at different stages of investing can turn investing into a gamble. Read on to know the red ...
Why do we sell winning stocks too early?Many investors are subconsciously impacted by their mental errors and biases. These lead to investors making irrational investment decision...
Mind Over Money: What do you think about risk? The psychology of investment choicesEquities can be less risky, but to ensure that the investment has to be carefully researched with proper due diligence made
As March 31st draws near, here is Nithin Kamath's advice to investorsNithin Kamath asked investors to check if they have realised short-term capital gains on which they are required to pay 15 per cent tax.
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.
How fear destroys your wealth when the market is in turmoilInvestors can ready themselves for a market crash before it takes place; here's how.
Why you need good financial advice to invest correctlyGood financial advice can help you assess the right products, avoid mistakes, align investments with goals—and change your life.
Your biases can ruin your equities investment and how!The disposition effect is the tendency of investors to sell winning stocks prematurely, despite the potential of these gains becoming much ...