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When investing in mutual funds, behavioral biases can lead to suboptimal decisions. Here are five common pitfalls:
1. Herd Mentality
Investors tend to follow the crowd, investing in trending mutual funds without proper analysis.
This can lead to buying high (when markets are euphoric) and selling low (when markets crash).
2. Loss Aversion
The fear of losses outweighs the joy of gains, leading investors to panic and sell during market downturns.
Holding on to underperforming funds for too long, hoping for a rebound, is also a result of loss aversion.
3. Recency Bias
Investors give more importance to recent performance rather than long-term trends.
Choosing funds based only on recent returns can lead to disappointment when past performance doesn’t continue.
4. Overconfidence
Some investors believe they can time the market or pick the best funds consistently.
Overtrading or making frequent changes to the portfolio often leads to lower returns due to transaction costs and taxes.
5. Anchoring Bias
Investors fixate on past data, such as a fund’s previous NAV or high returns, assuming future performance will be similar.
This prevents them from adapting to changing market conditions or exploring better opportunities.
How to Overcome These Biases?
Stick to a long-term investment plan based on financial goals.
Diversify to reduce risk instead of chasing past winners.
Use SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) to avoid timing the market.
Review investments periodically but avoid knee-jerk reactions to short-term market movements.
Disclaimer:
The information set out above is included for general information purposes only and is not exhaustive and does not constitute legal or tax advice. All complaints regarding Mutual Fund can be directed towards visit www.scores.gov.in (SEBI SCORES portal). Readers are requested to make informed investment decisions and consult Chaitanya Financial Consultants – 9000628943 / mfd.mmr@gmail.com to determine the financial implications with respect to investing in Mutual Funds.
Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.
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