The seven deadly sins of investing

Most investment underperformance doesn’t come from markets. It comes from behaviour. It doesn’t come from recessions, inflation, or central banks. It comes from us. Over the years, Peter Smith has noticed that the biggest mistakes investors make aren’t technical. They’re emotional, predictable and, strangely enough, they were already given names – hundreds of years ago. They are called the seven deadly sins. Read this article to understand: • Some of the most common investment pitfalls • The potential implications for investors • How to help clients reduce the risks and invest for...