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What is the Most Common Mistake Stock Market Investors Make?

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 Investing in the stock market is often compared to navigating an unpredictable ocean. Some days bring calm waters and gentle breezes. Other days unleash tempestuous storms that can overturn even seasoned sailors. Many investors step into the market eager to reap rewards but find themselves lost in the waves of volatility. There are many strategies and much expert advice available. Yet, one critical mistake persists among novice and seasoned investors: emotional decision-making driven by short-term market fluctuations. The Emotional Rollercoaster: Buying High, Selling Low. Imagine a farmer who plants seeds in spring. However, they become impatient and dig them up every few weeks to check their progress. Instead of allowing them to grow and yield a bountiful harvest, they destroy their own crop through short-sighted actions. This is precisely what many stock investors do. Driven by fear and greed, they chase rising stocks at their peaks. They panic-sell during downturns, lo...