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This episode explores hindsight bias and its impact on investment decisions after major market moves.

Get updates for my new book here: https://Theperfectportfoliobook.com ----- After every major market move, investors are tempted to say, "I knew that was going to happen." In this episode, we explore hindsight bias: the mental shortcut that makes the past look more predictable than it really was, and why that can be dangerous for your portfolio. Listen now and learn: ► Why past market events often look clearer in hindsight than they felt in real time ► How the "I knew it" trap can lead investors toward overconfidence and market timing ► Why diversified portfolios can feel disappointing when judged only after the fact ► A simple way to make future investment decisions less dependent on unreliable memory Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions. Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant ( ⁠ https://thepodcastconsultant.com ⁠ ) Disclosure: This content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services…

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