Investing in stocks - What not to do?

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Although I've been working with investments for some time now, and have evolved in terms of "riskiness" when it comes to choosing investment options, stocks remain one of my weak points, not due to a lack of opportunities, but simply due to a lack of personal interest (considering it's a market segment that doesn't tend to appeal to me). However, even with limited experience, I think I've learned some important things, and that's what I want to talk about today, because I believe the topic is relevant to what needs to be discussed within this community, which, by the way, has a very broad focus that needs to be explored further by all users.

My motivation for writing this (relatively simple) text is precisely to list the main mistakes (considering my point of view, obviously) of investors who dive into these kinds of waters teeming with opportunities, but which need to be properly explored before being hooked. The first of these mistakes is simply paying attention to what has been called the "herd effect" for many years, which is just following what other people are already doing without even considering the consequences of how these decisions will affect you (personally). Different realities require completely different comparisons when faced with the same investment options out there.

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Here, collective thinking (especially that of digital influencers in modern society) is a major trap, because the tendency is to gain an audience with questionable decisions to generate controversy within the segment. It's always good to remember that they can lose money (in cases of bad decisions), and you almost always cannot. Other negative points are related to emotional decisions (which bring impulsiveness, greed, and insecurity fueled by the fear of missing out on an opportunity) and also a lack of a more comprehensive portfolio to better explore options from other perspectives (because the limiting aspect will "tie" you to complacency).

Finally, but certainly no less important, other points such as creating a "containment barrier" regarding which investment options are another classic problem. Basically, because betting everything on a single option is relying heavily on luck. Not to mention the potential for large (financial) losses from buying and selling frequently (because this can generate extra expenses between transactions and reduce profitability), focusing on the short term (in an attempt to make money very quickly), and certainly not understanding where you are investing your money (because knowledge is always an essential tool) is literally ignoring the fundamentals of this market.


Invertiendo en acciones - ¿Qué no hacer?

Aunque llevo un tiempo trabajando con inversiones y he evolucionado en cuanto a “riesgo” a la hora de elegir opciones de inversión, la bolsa sigue siendo uno de mis puntos débiles, no por falta de oportunidades, sino simplemente por falta de interés personal (considerando que es un segmento de mercado que no suele atraerme). Sin embargo, incluso con poca experiencia, creo que he aprendido algunas cosas importantes, y de eso es de lo que quiero hablar hoy, porque creo que el tema es relevante para lo que se debe debatir en esta comunidad, que, por cierto, tiene un enfoque muy amplio que todos los usuarios deben explorar más a fondo.

Mi motivación para escribir este texto (relativamente simple) es precisamente enumerar los principales errores (desde mi punto de vista, obviamente) de los inversores que se lanzan a este tipo de aguas repletas de oportunidades, pero que deben explorarse a fondo antes de quedar atrapados. El primero de estos errores es simplemente prestar atención a lo que se ha llamado el "efecto manada" durante muchos años, que consiste en simplemente seguir lo que otros ya hacen sin siquiera considerar las consecuencias de cómo estas decisiones te afectarán (personalmente). Diferentes realidades requieren comparaciones completamente diferentes ante las mismas opciones de inversión.

En este caso, el pensamiento colectivo (especialmente el de los influencers digitales en la sociedad moderna) es una gran trampa, ya que se tiende a captar audiencia con decisiones cuestionables para generar controversia dentro del segmento. Siempre es bueno recordar que ellos pueden perder dinero (en caso de malas decisiones), y tú casi siempre no. Otros puntos negativos están relacionados con las decisiones emocionales (que generan impulsividad, avaricia e inseguridad, alimentadas por el miedo a perder una oportunidad) y también con la falta de una cartera más completa para explorar mejor las opciones desde otras perspectivas (ya que el aspecto limitante te "atará" a la complacencia).

Finalmente, pero no menos importante, otros puntos como la creación de una "barrera de contención" respecto a las opciones de inversión son otro problema clásico. Básicamente, porque apostar todo a una sola opción es depender en gran medida de la suerte. Por no mencionar la posibilidad de grandes pérdidas (financieras) por comprar y vender con frecuencia (ya que esto puede generar gastos adicionales entre transacciones y reducir la rentabilidad), centrarse en el corto plazo (para intentar ganar dinero rápidamente) y, sin duda, no comprender dónde se invierte el dinero (porque el conocimiento siempre es una herramienta esencial), es literalmente ignorar los fundamentos de este mercado.


Investindo em ações - O que não fazer?

Embora eu já esteja trabalhando com investimentos há algum tempo, e tenha evoluído em termos de “periculosidade” quando falamos sobre escolher opções para investir, as ações continuam sendo um dos meus pontos fracos, não pelas faltas de oportunidades, mas por falta de interesse pessoal mesmo (considerando que é uma vertente do mercado que não tende a me agradar bem). No entanto, mesmo com pouca vivência, penso que aprendi algumas coisas importantes e é sobre isso que eu quero conversar hoje, porque acho que o tema é relevante para o que precisa ser discutido aqui dentro dessa comunidade, que aliás, tem um foco muito amplo e que precisa ser mais explorado por todos os usuários.

Minha motivação ao escrever texto (relativamente simples), é justamente elencar os principais erros (considerando os meus pontos de vistas, obviamente) dos investidores que mergulham nesses tipos de águas repletar de oportunidades, mas que precisam ser devidamente exploradas antes de serem fisgadas. O primeiro desses erros é, unicamente, prestar atenção no que vem sendo chamado de “efeito manada” há muitos anos, que é apenas seguir o que já está sendo feito pelas outras pessoas sem ao menos considerar as consequências de como essas decisões vão te atingir (pessoalmente). Realidades diferentes exigem comparações totalmente diferentes diante das mesmas opções de investimentos por aí.

Aqui, o pensamento coletivo (em especial, de influenciadores digitais na sociedade moderna) é uma grande armadilha, porque a tendência é ganhar público com decisões questionáveis para gerar controvérsias dentro do segmento. Sempre é bom lembrar que eles podem perder dinheiro (em casos de decisões ruins), e você, quase sempre não pode. Outros prontos negativos estão relacionados a decisões emocionais (que trazem impulso, ganância e insegurança embalados pelo medo de estar perdendo alguma oportunidade) e também uma falta de portfólio mais abrangente para conseguir explorar melhor as opções dentro de outras perspectivas (porque o aspecto limitante vai te “amarrar” ao comodismo).

Por fim, mas devidamente não menos importantes, outros pontos como criar uma “barreira de contenção” sobre quais opções investir é um outro problema clássico. Basicamente, porque apostar tudo em uma única opção é esperar para contar muito com a própria sorte. Sem esquecer das possíveis grandes perdas (financeiras) ao comprar e vender com frequência (porque isso pode gerar despesa extra entre transações e redução de lucratividade), o foco no curto prazo (numa tentativa de fazer dinheiro muito rápido) e com certeza, não entender onde você está investindo o seu dinheiro (porque o conhecimento é sempre uma ferramenta essencial) é literalmente ignorar os fundamentos desse mercado.

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I like to add an additional points rather than going for all out buying, it is better to buy in small chunks to avoid any major losses.

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Fair point, @steemflow.

Playing small – sometimes – is about staying in the game, wisely (most of the time).

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Based on my expereince here is the list What not do while investing in stocks..

  • Do not panic sell
  • Do not buy all at once .. i.e. plan DCA
  • Do not invest in one sector i.e. diversify
  • Do not buy penny stocks
  • Do not fall for scams.. telling you that buy this stock it is gonna rise..
  • Do not invest if you cannot afford to loose...

Maybe, I will do a post from my side as well and highlight these pointers and much more talking based on my expereince.. Good Luck & Cheers..

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Basically, because betting everything on a single option is relying heavily on luck.

This is also called "High kurtosis" in quantitative finance.

I am not inherently good at math so I struggle with statistics but that is basically what you are referring to (high kurtosis).

A diversified portfolio will rarely make a person rich because diversifying a portfolio is based on capital preservation.

Getting rich on investing alone is very rare; there are many examples of getting rich in the short term but it is very rare to stay rich this way using bets with High Kurtosis.

Warren Buffet is a famous investor but he took very low risk bets in the later part of his career. Munger was the quant and Buffet was the sales person; Buffet was so good at being the sales person that most people have no idea who Munger is. Munger was a genius when it comes to investing and his ideas should be studied more in my opinion.

Munger was still a person that made mistakes. Munger was not perfect by any stretch. There are videos of Munger calling bitcoin rat poison and there are separate videos of Munger saying the dollar will go to 0.... seems inconsistent; even the best are wrong sometimes LOL

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This is also called "High kurtosis" in quantitative finance.


Such an interesting info, @hurtlocker. I had no idea about it... Until now.

A diversified portfolio will rarely make a person rich because diversifying a portfolio is based on capital preservation.


That makes perfect sense to me.

Getting rich on investing alone is very rare; there are many examples of getting rich in the short term but it is very rare to stay rich this way using bets with High Kurtosis.


Lonely and quite difficult road, for sure. The journey must be shared, but with people who know what they are doing and have common goals (I think).

  • P.S. Warren Buffet is a legend. :)
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Warren Buffet is a legend. But Munger is too! Munger is just a legend in different circles 😅

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Munger is just a legend in different circles.


In that case... Is he the legend that sets the mindset of all the others legends out there? Haha!

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Who knows man? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Who says economics and investments can't become about philosophy at some point, haha!

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These are very important points, my friend; above all, avoiding the herd effect is essential, and emotions must be controlled. These points are key both financially and personally. Well done, friend.

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Thanks.

Over time, we learn what we need to avoid doing in order to succeed in our investments.

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Every day that passes, I become more convinced that these are times to be mindful of the value of money. We just have to wait for everything to get cheaper.

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It's a game of patience and education that not everyone is willing to play, but it's necessary for a better future.

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With Trump creating problems in Venezuela, Cuba, Greenland, and Iran, I think what will cost us the most is patience.

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Certainly, I'm just trying to stay myself a little bit optimistic (at least) in this chaotic situation.

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Stock investment is really a bit kind of long term compared to crypto. But its safer for it will give you time to research and analyze the market. If you have the patience that is.

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