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Don’t Succumb to Fear of Missing Out with Your Investments

By James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP | on December 22, 2020 | 0 Comment
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Many investors believe that somebody else can predict the future. However, studies are clear that the gurus and talking heads on TV are no more accurate at predicting the future than you are. Long-term studies of their predictions of future market direction show that you would have been better off flipping a coin than following their recommendations.

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FOMO is a natural human sensation. However, whether you are disciplined enough to avoid its downsides is in your control. Get a sensible, written investing plan in place and continue to follow it, no matter what happens in the markets.

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Topics: FinanceInvestingRetirement

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James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP

James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, is the author of The White Coat Investor: A Doctor’s Guide to Personal Finance and Investing and blogs at http://whitecoatinvestor.com. He is not a licensed financial adviser, accountant, or attorney and recommends you consult with your own advisers prior to acting on any information you read here.

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