Understanding Common Types of Bias in Investing
Key Takeaways
- Bias can lead investors to ignore evidence that contradicts their assumptions and warp decision making.
- Emotional and cognitive biases are two major types that investors must manage.
- Representative bias may cause snap judgments based on perceived similarities to past situations.
- Overconfidence bias adds irrationality to investment decisions,
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