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Investing9 Nov 2023
How Anchoring Bias Affects Our Everyday Judgments
Welcome to the pervasive influence of anchoring bias, one of the most common cognitive biases.
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Investing9 Nov 2023
Understanding Hindsight Bias: Why We Think We Knew It All Along
Have you ever watched a game show, convinced that you knew the answers all along, especially after they're revealed?
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Investing9 Nov 2023
Sunk Cost Fallacy: A Roadblock to Rational Decision-Making
In the realm of economics and psychology, the "Sunk cost fallacy" looms as a common cognitive bias that entangles individuals and businesses alike, leading to poor decisions.
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Investing9 Nov 2023
Recency Bias: Understanding Its Impact on Our Decisions
In the ever-changing landscape of information and experience, our brains have developed shortcuts to help us process the vast amounts of data we encounter every day.
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Investing9 Nov 2023
Unpacking the Psychology of the Endowment Effect
The endowment effect doesn't just shape the decisions we make regarding tangible items like mugs or clothing; it extends its reach into the complex domain of investing, where it can have significant and sometimes surprising effects on investor behavior and market outcomes.
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Investing9 Nov 2023
Groupthink: Navigating the Consensus Trap
When decisions need to be made within a group, there's a powerful psychological force that can lead to a surprisingly uniform way of thinking.
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Investment strategy8 Nov 2023
Earnings Calls: A Key Part of Your Investment Strategy
In the rapidly changing and cut-throat competitive world of investing, staying informed is a necessity. Earnings calls and their transcripts offer a goldmine of insights
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Company research7 Nov 2023
15 Companies Leading in Per Share Growth
Something that’s often overlooked in the business world, but crucial for value creating investments, is per share dilution. You know the drill – companies expanding their share count can dilute value of existing shares, and yet, it’s surprising how many of them brush this under the rug.
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Investment strategy7 Nov 2023
Tom Murphy: The Unconventional Media Maestro
Celebrated as one of the eight unconventional CEOs in William Thorndike’s book "The Outsiders," Murphy’s reputation is cemented among the greats. As the Chairman and CEO of Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., his leadership was not just about grand vision; it was about execution and delivering shareholder value.
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Investing7 Nov 2023
Confirmation Bias: How Our Minds Skew Reality
Confirmation bias, a psychological phenomenon where individuals favor information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs, is particularly occurring in the domains of investing and business.
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Investing7 Nov 2023
Cognitive Bias: Navigating the Mind's Hidden Judgments
What is cognitive bias, and why does it matter in our everyday decisions and interactions? Cognitive biases are systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment.
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Investor relations7 Nov 2023
Financial Services APIs: Revolutionizing the Finance Sector
In the digital era, the role of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) in the financial sector has become pivotal. Financial services APIs have emerged as a cornerstone in the transformation of the banking, finance, and FinTech industries
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Investor relations7 Nov 2023
The Art of the Equity Story: Shaping Investor Perceptions
In the world of finance and investing, the term "Equity Story" might sound like another jargon among many. However, its significance cannot be overstated, especially for companies looking to attract investors, venture into public markets, or even for those seeking to understand the core of their financial narrative.
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Investment strategy6 Nov 2023
Mohnish Pabrai: Mastering Buffett's Playbook to Billion-Dollar Success
Known for his profound understanding of value investing and his close relationship with Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, Mohnish Pabrai has become a figure of immense interest for investors and finance enthusiasts worldwide.
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Investor relations6 Nov 2023
Market Share: Understanding Its Impact and Calculation
One term frequently emerges as a cornerstone for understanding competitive success for businesses: Market Share. But why does it matter so much for businesses and investors alike?
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Investor relations6 Nov 2023
5 Features That Make Quartr Pro the Best Software for IR
Quartr Pro introduces a revolutionary suite of features, redefining the way investor relations departments handle their daily tasks. From 'Topics' – our state-of-the-art AI tool that delivers condensed insights from Q&A sessions – to 'Mentioned By', which is a real-time tracking tool capturing unbiased external mentions of companies, Quartr Pro stands at the forefront of transforming investor relations and industry analysis.
Quartr Pro hasn't just improved our efficiency, it's helped us become better listeners, better thinkers, and more curious investors.
Thomas O'HaraInvestment Director, GAM Investments