We all like to think we're fair and impartial, but let's be real: everyone has hidden biases. These biases can sneak into how ...

The biggest risk for investors isn't the market, but their own minds, biases and emotions often lead to poor financial ...

Of the many cognitive biases that cloud our decision making, one that business leaders need to be particularly vigilant against is confirmation bias. Confirmation bias refers to our tendency to ...

Confirmation bias is the tendency to notice and favor information that supports what we already believe. This film shows how ...

Debates are no longer limited to politicians, high school clubs and awkward Thanksgiving conversations. You probably know we just stated the very obvious unless you've gone sans social media for the ...

With the media constantly pushing a 'Markets In Turmoil' narrative, it’s no wonder that investor sentiment recently reached some of the lowest levels since the financial crisis. Given the recent ...

For the average investor, the headlines don't look good right now. Stock markets are in turmoil, and the threat of a recession looms. And during this sort of economic volatility, our natural instincts ...

Cognitive biases can negatively impact our relationships. Priscilla Du Preez/Unsplash Human relationships are complex and are shaped by emotions, experiences, and personalities. They are also ...

Anchoring bias happens when individuals become too focused on the first piece of information that they receive (the “anchor”) when making decisions, even if the information is irrelevant or outdated.

Anchoring bias in investing occurs when decisions are based on irrelevant data points. Awareness of anchoring bias can aid investors in setting strategic asking prices. To avoid anchoring pitfalls, ...