The Relation Between Recency Bias and Investing

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 15, 2023 | BDE, Investing, Investing

In 2023, many Americans were caught off guard when Silicon Valley Bank failed and a “run on the bank” occurred, despite the fact that regulations had been implemented to ensure stability in the banking system after the Great Depression and the 2008...

Why Choosing ESG Investing is Reasonable – and Responsible

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 18, 2023 | BDE, Investing, Investing

In times when global warming is an impending threat, social inequalities prevail, and companies’ management often needs improvement, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing is a sensible strategy to use. In ESG investing, a company’s behavior and...

Investing Based on Politics: Is it a Wise Idea?

by Elle Kaplan | May 26, 2017 | BDE, Investing

There has been a whirlwind of news about possible political policies and changes, coupled with the potential impact they could have on the economy. As an investor, it can be tempting to start investing based on politics because of these upcoming shifts. So, is it a...

How to Invest a Sudden Windfall of Cash

by Elle Kaplan | Apr 24, 2017 | BDE, Investing

Suddenly having a large amount in your bank account might seem like a pipe dream at the moment, but it can become a reality when you least expect it. Whether it’s through the a promotion or a sudden business success, it can happen, and you should be prepared (and...

This Cognitive Bias Can Derail Your Investment Plan

by Elle Kaplan | Apr 18, 2017 | BDE, Investing

A made up mind is a very hard thing to change. This isn’t entirely due to humans being stubborn, however – studies have found that once you’ve formed an opinion, you subconsciously embrace any information that confirms your view, while ignoring information that casts...

Should You Try to Time The Stock Market?

by Elle Kaplan | Mar 15, 2017 | BDE, Investing

Market timing is the act of moving wealth in and out of the stock market with the goal of gaining higher profits and avoiding losses. And it’s possibly one of the most debated and argued fields in investing. On one hand, some experts claim they can pull it off...