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V-A NISM Series V-A
Medium

Which amongst the following biases can lead to a concentrated portfolio?

Practice question from NISM Series V A - Mock Test 2 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. Familiarity Bias

    Correct answer

  2. B

    Herd Mentality

  3. C

    Overconfidence Bias

  4. D

    Recency Bias

Why this is the answer

Familiarity Bias occurs when an investor prefers investments they are familiar with, which may lead to a concentrated portfolio. This bias can prevent diversification, as investors may avoid opportunities outside their comfort zone, preferring familiar assets instead.

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