Behavioural finance

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Lunchtime Takeaway: The cost of bad decisions

We’re committed to making your practice better, so all this month, we’re delivering you a daily takeaway.

By Staff |June 11, 2012

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Alternative ways for clients to make decisions

People often use logic and statistics to determine where to invest money.

By Dr. Gerd Gigerenzer |June 4, 2012

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Failure paralyzes clients

People who lose $1,000 feel bad. People who find $1,000 feel good. But the person who finds $1,000 doesn’t feel as good as the person who loses $1,000 feels bad. In fact, the loser weighs on the issue twice as heavily as the gainer. That’s loss aversion.

By Hersh Shefrin |May 29, 2012

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Should clients invest in Facebook?

Facebook is updating its status to “public company” after its stock jumped during its debut on the Nasdaq Stock Market this morning. The stock opened at $42.05 and later settled at $39. The stock is currently sitting below $40 per share. For those looking to stay updated on Facebook’s worth, check out http://facebookworth.com/. The site […]

May 18, 2012

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