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What can happen if an investor has an Overconfidence bias?

Practice question from Nism VA Mock Test 4 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    He will make careful investment choices

  2. He will take higher risks in his investments

    Correct answer

  3. C

    His portfolio will have all good blue chip shares

  4. D

    He will keep the risks low in his investment portfolio

Why this is the answer

Overconfidence bias causes investors to overestimate their abilities or knowledge, leading them to take on higher risks. They may believe they can manage investments better than others, which can result in poor decision-making and excessive risk-taking.

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