Behavioral Finance: Biases in Investing

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Liquidity refers to the ability to convert an investment into cash without impacting its market price and is only necessary for emergency fund requirements.

False

A longer time horizon typically allows for more conservative or risk-averse investment strategies.

False

Financial planning is a systematic approach that helps you manage your money and expenses only.

False

A financial planner is only an advisor for individuals and families.

False

Financial planning helps you identify and prioritize your financial goals, but it does not identify financial stressors in your life.

False

Liquidity is necessary to cover financial uncertainties in the short-term only.

False

A shorter time horizon typically allows for more aggressive or growth-oriented strategies.

False

Financial planning only introduces solutions to increase your cash flow.

False

A financial planner is responsible for making investment decisions on behalf of their clients.

False

What is the potential consequence of a narrow range of experience when making an investment decision?

Missing out on the potential benefits of diversifying their portfolio with other asset classes

How does the resonance bias influence an individual's decision-making process?

By overweighting the importance of information that resonates with their beliefs and desires

What is the characteristic behavior of individuals exhibiting the self-attribution bias?

Taking personal credit for successes while blaming negative outcomes on external factors

How might a narrow range of experience affect an investor's ability to diversify their portfolio?

It may limit their ability to consider other asset classes, resulting in a less diversified portfolio

What is the potential impact of the resonance bias on an investor's risk tolerance?

It may lead to an overly cautious or risk-averse approach to investment decisions

How does the self-attribution bias relate to the concept of accountability?

It involves a lack of accountability for negative outcomes, instead blaming external factors

What is the primary difference between the self-attribution bias and the resonance bias?

The self-attribution bias involves credit/blame attribution, while the resonance bias involves emotional resonance with information

How might an investor's narrow range of experience affect their ability to make informed investment decisions?

It may limit their ability to consider alternative perspectives and evaluate information objectively

What is the potential consequence of the self-attribution bias on an investor's long-term investment strategy?

It may lead to an unrealistic perception of control and a failure to adapt to changing market conditions

How does the resonance bias relate to the concept of emotional intelligence?

It involves an awareness of how emotions influence decision-making, but also a failure to objective evaluate information

This quiz covers common biases in investing, including self-control bias and outcome bias, which can impact financial decision-making. Learn how these biases can affect investment choices and how to mitigate their impact.

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