The dangers of overconfidence for ISA and SIPP Investors

Posted by Stephen Sutherland on Wed, Oct 28, 2015 @ 05:30 PM

In this series of posts we are looking at how understanding behavioural finance can help you make better investment decisions. In this post we'll look at the dangers of overconfidence.

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Tags: Investment strategy, Behavioural Investing, Investment mistakes

Common mistakes ISA and SIPP investors make

Posted by Stephen Sutherland on Wed, Oct 14, 2015 @ 06:30 PM

In this series of posts we are looking at how understanding behavioural finance can help you make better investment decisions. In this post we'll look at some of the most common mistakes investors make and how to avoid them.

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Tags: Investment strategy, Behavioural Investing, Investment mistakes

Mistakes ISA and SIPP investors make and how to avoid them

Posted by Stephen Sutherland on Wed, Aug 26, 2015 @ 01:30 PM

In this new series of posts we are going to look at how understanding behavioural finance can help you make better investment decisions and the process starts with getting a good grip on your financial personality. The key is to try becoming aware of the decisions you make and how you are likely to react to the uncertainty that comes with investing in the stock market. Understanding your financial personality can also help to control the irrational and illogical elements of your investment decisions.

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Tags: Investment strategy, Behavioural Investing, Investment mistakes

How behavioural finance can help improve investment returns

Posted by Stephen Sutherland on Wed, Jun 25, 2014 @ 01:30 PM

As I’ve mentioned in three previous blog posts, I’m proud to say that David Mountain, an ISACO client and engineer was one of the many people that loved my new book, How to Make Money in ISAs and SIPPs. In his review, David said:

“I guess the part of the book I most enjoyed was ‘Chapter 9: Beyond Greed and Fear’ – I found myself saying ‘that’s me’ and I can fully recognise this behavioural finance, which is a very interesting subject. I would rate the book with 5 stars. “

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Tags: How to Make Money in ISAs and SIPPs, Investment strategy, Behavioural Investing

The 70% rule

Posted by Stephen Sutherland on Fri, May 30, 2014 @ 01:30 PM

As I’ve mentioned in two previous blog posts, I’m proud to say that David Mountain, an ISACO client and engineer was one of the many people that loved my new book, How to Make Money in ISAs and SIPPs. In his review, David said:

“I guess the part of the book I most enjoyed was ‘Chapter 9: Beyond Greed and Fear’ – I found myself saying ‘that’s me’ and I can fully recognise this behavioural finance, which is a very interesting subject. I would rate the book with 5 stars. “

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Tags: How to Make Money in ISAs and SIPPs, Investment strategy, Behavioural Investing

A flaw that pushes brilliant people to make financial mistakes

Posted by Stephen Sutherland on Thu, Mar 06, 2014 @ 01:30 PM

Chapter 9 of my new book, How to Make Money in ISAs and SIPPs, has proved to be very popular. So I thought it best to run a series of articles taken from the chapter to see what you think. This is article number two in the series.

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Tags: How to Make Money in ISAs and SIPPs, Investment strategy, Behavioural Investing

How to make better investment decisions

Posted by Stephen Sutherland on Wed, Feb 26, 2014 @ 01:30 PM

I’m proud to say that David Mountain, an ISACO client and engineer was one of the many people that loved my new book, How to Make Money in ISAs and SIPPs.

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Tags: How to Make Money in ISAs and SIPPs, Investment strategy, Behavioural Investing

Behavioural finance: The problems caused by overconfidence

Posted by Stephen Sutherland on Thu, Jul 19, 2012 @ 02:24 PM

In our final post on behavioural finance, we'll look at the problems overconfidence can cause for investors.

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Tags: Investment strategy, Behavioural Investing, Achieving your investment goals

Behavioural finance: Herd behaviour and the dangers for investors

Posted by Stephen Sutherland on Sat, Jul 14, 2012 @ 01:00 PM

In the fourth of our posts on behavioural finance, we'll look at herd behaviour and the dangers for investors.

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Tags: Investment strategy, Behavioural Investing, Investment mistakes

Behavioural finance: The investment mistakes caused by framing

Posted by Stephen Sutherland on Thu, Jul 12, 2012 @ 04:00 PM

In the third of our posts on behavioural investing, we'll look at the dramatic effects the concept of framing can have in an investment context.

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Tags: Behavioural Investing, Achieving your investment goals, Investment mistakes