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confirmation bias

A set of rules to develop a behavioral edge – Part 5

  • by Rodney Smith
  • Posted on November 20, 2022November 20, 2022
  • Part 2: Human Foibles and Investment Decision Making

Our mind searches for confirming evidence that we are right and shies away from contrary evidence.

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Your investment style may be stuck in a bad grove in a changing world

  • by Rodney Smith
  • Posted on November 15, 2020November 15, 2020
  • Part 2: Human Foibles and Investment Decision Making

It’s not that the contrary views aren’t there. We just ignore them.

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Why is it so difficult to change our view of things?

  • by Rodney Smith
  • Posted on August 18, 2019September 7, 2020
  • Part 2: Human Foibles and Investment Decision Making

When we own a stock, let’s face it, we love to see articles and reports that confirm our positive view of our investment. It’s human nature. It makes us feel good. On the flip side, we tend not to see or notice negative opinions.

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