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Psychology

Prospect Theory and Loss Aversion in Investing

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People typically need to gain about $2 to feel the same emotional impact as losing $1.

Why this is interesting

Why do investors often sell their winning stocks too early but hold onto losing ones too long? The answer lies in a psychological quirk that makes losses feel twice as painful as gains pleasure.