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Recency bias clouds judgment of savvy Kenya investors

Nobert Saidi by Nobert Saidi
November 27, 2023
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A Small blackboard with chart about recency bias.

A Small blackboard with chart about recency bias.

Recency bias, a cognitive inclination giving more weight to recent events over historical trends, can significantly impact decision-making, particularly in volatile markets. This bias has implications for investor behavior in Kenya, notably concerning major stocks such as KCB Group, Safaricom, Absa Group, and the upcoming Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) IPO.

KCB Group

KCB Group, Kenya’s largest bank by assets and market capitalization, offers diverse financial services. Despite a decade-long compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.6% from 2011 to 2020, the stock has recently experienced a 47.8% decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on profitability. Recency bias has led some investors to overlook KCB Group’s historical resilience, resulting in undervaluation or missed opportunities. Conversely, others recognize the potential for recovery post-pandemic, considering regional expansion and digital transformation.

Safaricom

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As Kenya’s premier telecommunications company, Safaricom has been a consistent performer with a CAGR of 25.4% from 2011 to 2020. However, a recent 4.3% decline is attributed to pandemic effects. Recency bias influences some investors to focus on current challenges, leading to pessimism or delayed entry, while others appreciate Safaricom’s strength, innovation, and potential growth opportunities, fostering optimism.

Absa Group

Absa Group, a South African-based financial services group operating in 12 African countries, has faced a 2.2% drop in its stock due to pandemic impacts. Recency bias causes some investors to emphasize recent challenges, potentially leading to fear or exit from the stock. Conversely, others recognize the value and prospects of Absa Group, factoring in rebranding, restructuring, and digitalization strategies.

NSE IPO

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), East Africa’s leading securities exchange, plans to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) to raise KES 625 million for strategic initiatives. Recency bias may influence investor perceptions, with some possibly cautious due to recent market trends affected by the pandemic. Others may see the NSE IPO as an opportunity to own a stake in a growing and regulated platform, fostering confidence and participation.

In adherence to Associated Press (AP) style, abbreviations such as CAGR and IPO are used in their standard forms, and dates are presented in the Month Day, Year format.

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