#behavioral-finance — Wealth & Means
Episodes tagged #behavioral-finance on Wealth & Means.
- Buy the Dip… or Buy the Future? — 2026-02-27
The 'buy the dip' strategy sounds disciplined. Historical crashes really do recover. But research shows most investors who try it end up worse off. A data-driven look at why waiting for dips destroys more wealth than it builds — and what to do instead. - The Market Isn't a Puzzle You Solve — 2026-02-05
For new investors in U.S. stocks, the most dangerous thing isn't a bear market — it's the belief that you can outsmart one. A deep look at why timing the market fails, what the research actually shows about real investor behavior, and what to do instead. - Why Chasing Rumors Is the Fastest Way to Lose Money — 2026-01-30
The infamous Wall Street cliché 'buy the rumor, sell the news' is a brilliant mental model for spotting over-hyped setups — but a lousy playbook for your portfolio. Here's the research, the history, and what actually works instead.