Ever blamed your wins on skill but your losses on “bad luck”? Or spent your money today because tomorrow felt too far away? Or maybe you bought that stock just because “everyone else was doing it”? Welcome to the tricky world of investor psychology in stock market podcast style.
In this episode of the Moneywise Podcast, Virat (our cautious Millennial) and Rachita (our unapologetic Gen Z) take apart three powerful mental traps that shape how we invest, save, and spend. It’s funny, it’s relatable, and it will definitely make you go: “wait… I do that too!”
Here’s what’s on the table:
Self-Attribution Bias: Why we pat ourselves on the back for every win in the market, but blame external forces when things go south.
Present Bias: Why we prefer instant rewards today over potential future gains, and how it shows up in both shopping sprees and stock investing for beginners.
Bandwagon Bias: Why following the crowd feels safe, but may lead us straight into bubbles. Afterall, “everyone’s buying it” doesn’t make it a good choice.
Why tune in?
Because these aren’t just abstract theories, they’re everyday patterns. From panicking during market dips to joining in on “to the moon” hype, these biases shape how we approach the stock market without us even noticing. And spotting them is the first step to avoiding common mistakes.
If you’ve ever wondered why you behave the way you do with money, whether you’re new to stock investing for beginners or have been in the game for years, this episode makes complex ideas about investor psychology in a stock market podcast style: fun, clear, and relatable.
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