Understanding Cognitive and Emotional Biases in Investing
Key Takeaways
- Cognitive biases base decisions on established concepts, which may not always be accurate.
- Emotional biases are spontaneous and influenced by personal feelings at decision time.
- Understanding biases can help investors create strategies to improve investment returns.
- Cognitive biases like confirmation bias and gambler’s fallacy can distort investment logic.
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Read MorePandemic home mortgage rates are locked in but those rates are becoming less common, with other homes increasing their rates
Residents who had low mortgage rates when they bought their homes say they feel locked in with those rates, now that home mortgage rates are increasing.
“My rate is under 3% mortgage, and because of that, I’m really hesitant to sell,” said Lindsay Chase.
Chase bought in Fort Lauderdale’
Read MoreDow Jones & Nasdaq 100 Steady as Oil Hits 7-Month High
US Economic Calendar to Spotlight the Fed
US futures posted modest gains during the Asian session on February 20. The Dow Jones E-mini advanced 44 points, while the Nasdaq 100 E-mini and the S&P 500 E-mini climbed 42 points and 11 points,
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Read MoreFederal and State Benefits for Families Caring for Disabled Children
Key Takeaways
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is crucial for families with children with disabilities.
- Children’s SSI payments vary by state due to state-specific supplements.
- SSI benefits for disabled adults change after they turn 18.
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is available if the disability occurred before age 22.
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Read MoreDow Jones, Nasdaq & S&P 500 React To US President Donald Trump’s Tariffs Ruling
After the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by the US President Donald Trump, Nasdaq, Dow Jones and S&P 500 quickly rose, recovering from a slow-paced start.
The US top court said that the President lacked the authority to impose tariffs.
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Read MoreThe Burst
IBM’s Smart Move To Prove It’s an AI Powerhouse
For years, IBM has worn the “missed opportunity” label in artificial intelligence. The company that built Deep Blue, the chess-playing computer, and Watson, the supercomputer, seemed perfectly positioned to dominate AI before anyone else saw it coming.
And yet, while those early breakthroughs made headlines, IBM failed to cash in.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is PayPal About to Stage an AI-Powered Comeback
Shares of PayPal haven’t joined the tech sector’s rally. While the S&P 500 has climbed, PayPal has slipped about 15% over the past year. But a new partnership with OpenAI and strong underlying fundamentals could mark the start of a rebound.
Key Points
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PayPal’s integration into ChatGPT positions it as the default payment option for AI-powered shopping—an early lead in conversational commerce.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Is This 8.6% Yield Too Good to Ignore?
If you’re the kind of investor who wants steady income, especially the kind that drops into your account every month like clockwork, the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) is tough to ignore.
The headline number is eye-catching, an 8.6% trailing yield, paid monthly. That’s not just high, it’s more than four times the yield of the S&P 500 and well above what most high-grade corporate bonds are paying right now.