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Level I · Module 8

Behavioral Finance & Market Psychology

See how the mind judges risk, which cognitive and emotional biases distort decisions, how they may leave traces in prices, and how to view technical analysis as a testable hypothesis.

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Available with Level I enrollment or the complete three-level program.

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Module outline

  • Prospect theory and loss aversion
  • Cognitive and emotional biases
  • Overreaction, underreaction and technical analysis

Intended learning outcome: Explain why a loss-averse investor may refuse a bet with positive expected value.