The Long Term Investor

Why Watching The Market Hurts Your Returns (And How to Stop) (EP.193)


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Checking your portfolio too often might be the biggest mistake you don't realize you're making. Research shows that the more frequently investors monitor their portfolios, the more likely they are to see losses—leading to emotional decisions that can hurt long-term returns. In this episode, I explore the behavioral bias known as myopic loss aversion, explain why watching the market too closely leads to worse outcomes, and share practical strategies to help you break the habit and invest smarter.

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► Why frequent portfolio monitoring leads to lower returns

► The psychology behind myopic loss aversion and how it affects decision-making

► Eye-opening stats on how often the market is actually down over different time frames

► Simple, actionable steps to stop checking your portfolio too often

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