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Beyond Greed and Fear: Understanding Behavioral Finance and the Psychology of Investing (Financial Management Association Survey,New
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Even the best Wall Street investors make mistakes. No matter how savvy or experienced, all financial practitioners eventually let bias, overconfidence, and emotion cloud their judgment and misguide their actions. Yet most financial decisionmaking models fail to factor in these fundamentals of human nature. In Beyond Greed and Fear, the most authoritative guide to what really influences the decisionmaking process, Hersh Shefrin uses the latest psychological research to help us understand the human behavior that guides stock selection, financial services, and corporate financial strategy. Shefrin argues that financial practitioners must acknowledge and understand behavioral financethe application of psychology to financial behaviorin order to avoid many of the investment pitfalls caused by human error. Through colorful, often humorous realworld examples, Shefrin points out the common but costly mistakes that money managers, security analysts, financial planners, investment bankers, and corporate leaders make, so that readers gain valuable insights into their own financial decisions and those of their employees, asset managers, and advisors. According to Shefrin, the financial community ignores the psychology of investing at its own peril. Beyond Greed and Fear illuminates behavioral finance for today's investor. It will help practitioners to recognizeand avoidbias and errors in their decisions, and to modify and improve their overall investment strategies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Beyond Greed and Fear'? A: The book primarily explores behavioral finance and the psychology behind investment decisions, emphasizing how biases and emotions affect financial practitioners.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Beyond Greed and Fear'? A: The author is Hersh Shefrin, a recognized expert in behavioral finance.
- Q: When was 'Beyond Greed and Fear' published? A: The book was published on May 16, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does 'Beyond Greed and Fear' contain? A: The book has a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Beyond Greed and Fear' have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What key concepts are discussed in 'Beyond Greed and Fear'? A: The book discusses concepts such as bias, overconfidence, and the psychological factors that influence financial decision-making.
- Q: Is 'Beyond Greed and Fear' suitable for beginners in finance? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible manner and provides valuable insights for both beginners and experienced financial practitioners.
- Q: What are some common mistakes highlighted in 'Beyond Greed and Fear'? A: The book illustrates common mistakes made by financial professionals, such as failing to recognize biases and emotional influences on investment decisions.
- Q: Does 'Beyond Greed and Fear' provide real-world examples? A: Yes, Hersh Shefrin uses colorful and often humorous real-world examples to illustrate key points.
- Q: What is the significance of behavioral finance according to 'Beyond Greed and Fear'? A: The book emphasizes that understanding behavioral finance is crucial for avoiding investment pitfalls and improving overall financial strategies.