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Unlocking investor success: How to overcome the disposition effect

Editor SharpDaily by Editor SharpDaily
November 22, 2023
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The disposition effect, a prevalent behavioral bias impacting how investors handle unrealized gains and losses on financial assets, has been notably observed among individual investors, particularly in the stock market.

Kenyan investors, influenced by factors such as age, gender, education, income, and market conditions, demonstrate a pronounced disposition effect. This behavior involves the tendency to quickly sell assets that have appreciated in value, while retaining assets that have declined in value for an extended period. Scholars attribute this conduct to the desire to avoid regret and uphold self-esteem.

Mitigating the disposition effect among Kenyan investors can be achieved through strategies such as bolstering financial literacy and awareness, as well as offering professional advice and guidance. Alternatively, reducing the disposition effect is possible by transferring cognitive talent across domains. Cognitive talent, encompassing skills crucial for everyday tasks such as information processing, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making, is not fixed or domain-specific but can be enhanced and applied across various contexts.

One method for transferring cognitive talent involves deliberate practice, a systematic approach to skill improvement through feedback, repetition, and challenges. For instance, investors seeking to enhance their cognitive talent can engage in activities like solving puzzles, playing games, learning new languages, or taking online courses emphasizing logical reasoning and analytical thinking. These endeavors can refine cognitive skills and facilitate their application in investment decisions.

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Another approach to transferring cognitive talent is adopting a growth mindset, which involves believing that abilities can be developed through effort, learning, and feedback. A growth mindset helps investors overcome the fear of failure and the inclination to avoid losses, encouraging them to embrace challenges and opportunities for growth. It also promotes a proactive approach to seeking feedback and learning from mistakes, as opposed to rationalizing or disregarding them.

The transfer of cognitive talent across domains not only enables investors to mitigate the disposition effect but also enhances their overall investment performance. This, in turn, can contribute to the efficiency and stability of the Kenyan financial markets, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Consequently, it is imperative for Kenyan investors to invest not only in financial assets but also in their cognitive assets.

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