12 min

Episode #40: The psychology of investment markets Simplifying Investing

    • Business

Human psychology plays a huge role in investment markets, helping explain why asset prices go through irrational and periodic booms and busts.

The madness of crowds, myopic loss aversion, pressure for conformity are concepts we should all be mindful of when investing.

In the latest episode of Oliver’s Insights, part of AMP’s Simplifying Investing podcast series, our Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver, takes a deeper look into how emotion influences investment decisions and market performance.

Important information:

This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before deciding what’s right for you. Any general tax information provided is intended as a guide only. Remember the value of investments may go up or down and you may not get back the amount you invested. The opinions and views featured in this podcast reflect the individual’s own. Date of publication 17 August 2022. AWM Services Pty Ltd ABN 15 139 353 496, AFSL No. 366121, part of the AMP Group.

Human psychology plays a huge role in investment markets, helping explain why asset prices go through irrational and periodic booms and busts.

The madness of crowds, myopic loss aversion, pressure for conformity are concepts we should all be mindful of when investing.

In the latest episode of Oliver’s Insights, part of AMP’s Simplifying Investing podcast series, our Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver, takes a deeper look into how emotion influences investment decisions and market performance.

Important information:

This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before deciding what’s right for you. Any general tax information provided is intended as a guide only. Remember the value of investments may go up or down and you may not get back the amount you invested. The opinions and views featured in this podcast reflect the individual’s own. Date of publication 17 August 2022. AWM Services Pty Ltd ABN 15 139 353 496, AFSL No. 366121, part of the AMP Group.

12 min

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