Understanding the Psychology Behind Panic Selling When markets decline, fear can often take control. For many investors, seeing their portfolio shrink triggers the urge to pull out, cut losses, and seek safety. But this reaction—while deeply human—is typically imprudent. Behavioral finance research led by Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman shows that we are loss-averse: losses feel…
The Fiduciary Illusion: What Most Investors Don’t Know Many investors assume the word “fiduciary” guarantees impartial advice. In reality, the financial services industry allows dual registration—meaning an individual can be registered both as an investment advisor and as a registered representative of a broker-dealer—enabling them to act as a fiduciary while also functioning as a…
In the face of rising tariffs, it can be crucial to understand their impact on the stock market and why a globally diversified, academically based investment strategy can serve investors prudently rather than giving in to fear and uncertainty. Understanding Tariffs and Their Impact on the Stock Market Tariffs are essentially taxes imposed on imported…
