What Two Trading Days Exposed About Investor Behavior

What Two Trading Days Exposed About Investor Behavior

April 10, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 340

About this episode

The episode discusses how two trading days can impact investor behavior and portfolio performance, along with various financial strategies.

On this episode of Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial, Bob and Brian break down how just two trading days over the past year could have dramatically impacted your portfolio—and why trying to time the market based on fear can cost you millions over time. They also cover the risks of having multiple old 401(k)s, smart strategies for Roth conversions and tax-efficient charitable giving, how to approach estate planning conversations with aging parents, the importance of pre-planning end-of-life decisions, and when advanced strategies like direct indexing actually make sense for higher-net-worth investors.

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