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Status Quo Bias

Understanding Status Quo Bias

What is status quo bias exactly? At its core, the definition of this cognitive bias boils down to our irrational preference for the current state of affairs—the tendency to want things to stay the same.

Stanley Druckenmiller

Investment strategy

Stanley Druckenmiller: Breaking the Bank

Stanley Druckenmiller's reputation as an investment titan is nothing but legendary, and his performance makes him one of the most successful hedge fund managers of all time.

Information Bias

Information Bias: Is More Information Always Better?

It's a common belief that more data leads to better decisions. Yet, this is not always true. Enter the concept of information bias, a cognitive bias that seduces us into thinking that more information is always merrier.

Anchoring Bias

How Anchoring Bias Affects Our Everyday Judgments

Welcome to the pervasive influence of anchoring bias, one of the most common cognitive biases.

Hindsight Bias

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?

Sunk Cost Fallacy

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.

Recency Bias

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.

Endowment Effect Bias

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.

Groupthink

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.

Why Missing Earnings Calls

Investment strategy

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

Per Share

Company research

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.

Tom Murphy

Investment strategy

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.

Confirmation Bias

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.

Confirmation Bias

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.

Financial Services API

Investor relations

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

Equity Story

Investor relations

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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Thomas O'HaraInvestment Director, GAM Investments