Exam 4: How Wellness Influences Financial Choices; the Emotional and Moody Investor

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What is myopic loss aversion and how does it relate to emotions?

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Myopic loss aversion is when people tend to take less portfolio risk when they check their portfolio more often. This is due to the emotional response that investors feel after each time they check their portfolio. However, even professional traders commit this error.

How do emotions effect risk taking

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Strong emotions, whether happy, sad, or angry, lead to more risk taking.

How does a person's health impact financial decisions?

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Individuals who are more obese or are ill, such as having the flu, tend to take less risk. Additionally, individuals with poor mental health tend to invest in less risky assets and are less likely to have a retirement account.

How do emotions effect irrational behavior?

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How does health status influence portfolio choice? Is this a rational decision?

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How can financial markets influence a person's health?

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How does employee health impact firm performance?

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How do researchers examine the mood of the aggregate stock market?

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