We like to think we invest rationally, but the field of behavioral finance has shown there are social, emotional and even cognitive factors that can affect our investing decisions. Those factors, also called behavioral biases, can undermine our decision-making ability and impact our long-term success. Behavioral biases are more common than you might think. Watch these short videos to see how they show up in our everyday lives.
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