May 2021
Intermediate to advanced
320 pages
7h 13m
English
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27Independent Behavioral Investor Type
To find yourself, think for yourself.
—Socrates
Name of Behavioral Investor Type: Independent
Basic Orientation: Engaged in the investment process and opinionated on investment decisions.
Dominant Bias Type: Cognitive, relating to the pitfalls of doing one's own research
Impactful Biases: Confirmation and Availability
Investing Style: Active
Level of Risk Tolerance: Generally above average but not as high as aggressive investors
An Independent behavioral investor type is someone who has original ideas about investing and likes to get involved in the investment process. Unlike Followers, they are not disinterested in investing, are quite engaged in the financial markets, and may have unconventional views on investing. This “contrarian” mindset, however, may cause Independents to not believe in following a long-term investment plan. With that said, many Independents can and do stick to an investment plan to accomplish their financial goals. At their essence, Independents are analytical, critical thinkers who make many of their decisions based on logic and their own gut instinct. They are willing to take risks and act decisively when called upon to do so. Independents can accomplish tasks when they put their minds to it; they tend to be thinkers and doers as opposed to followers and dreamers.
Unfortunately, some Independents are prone to biases that can torpedo their ability to reach goals. For example, Independents may act too quickly, ...
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