Tag Archives: investor behavior

Successful Tendencies of Brain-Damaged Investors

Posted on June 5, 2010 by BH&J

I read some interesting research findings today in market commentary from a mutual fund firm, O’Shaughnessy Asset Management. Behavioral finance research is a growing topic on college campuses. Much of this work can help us understand decision making when risk … Continue reading →

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Investor behavior is more important than investment performance

Posted on April 21, 2010 by BH&J

The research firm, Dalbar, studies the actual returns that average investors have earned compared to average market returns. The results rarely change. Investors, even if they attempt to diversify by spreading money across different global asset classes, poorly time their … Continue reading →

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