The Psychology of Investing: Cognitive Dissonance

Join us for an engaging round table discussion on the fascinating topic of cognitive dissonance in investing. As investors, we often hold conflicting beliefs or engage in behaviours that seem to contradict our investment philosophies. This meetup aims to explore these paradoxes and share strategies for overcoming them.

During our discussion, we'll explore various examples of cognitive dissonance in investing, such as:

1. Believing in international diversification but still being overweight in European stocks
2. Preaching patience during stock market drops while quickly abandoning uncorrelated alternatives during tough market periods.
3. Expecting the historical U.S. equity risk premium to persist in the future, despite investors now having access to low-cost, globally diversified portfolios.
4. Viewing modest amounts of leverage as risky, while considering large concentrated bets like being 100% in equities (or crypto!) as acceptable.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting your investment journey, this meetup offers a unique opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals and challenge your investment beliefs. Join us for an evening of thought-provoking discussion and networking.

Don't miss out on this chance to explore the fascinating world of cognitive dissonance in investing!

Note: This meeting is not for marketing purposes. We won't be selling anything and nothing shared should be considered as financial advice. The idea is to have a good time chatting with fellow investors of all ages and experience levels.