8 Common Mistakes Investors Make (Michael Mauboussin)

via Simoleon Sense

An interesting video with Michael Mauboussin on the subject of his bestselling book, Think Twice. I highly recommend reading the book.

Excerpt (via yahoo)

In an world where "everyone"; thinks they're a contrarian investor, the implications are profound: There are very few truly independent thinkers on Wall Street.

Michael Mauboussin defines 8 Common Mistakes Investors Make (Via Yahoo)

  1. Succumbing to tunnel vision.
  2. Being overly reliant on experts.
  3. Not realizing how much we're influenced by peer pressure.
  4. Viewing each problem as unique.
  5. Illusion of understanding.
  6. Assuming there's a definitive answer.
  7. Assuming all risks are factored in.
  8. Confusing luck versus skill.

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