One of the first lessons for newcomers to the asset management industry is the first rule of investments: “Don’t lose your clients’ money.” Followed closely by the second most important rule of investments: “Don’t forget rule No 1.”
Despite the pervasiveness of this simple and perhaps trite investment principle, our emotional biases quickly erode our focus on avoiding the next loser in favour of an overemphasis on picking tomorrow’s winner. ..
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