Loss Aversion
Loss aversion describes the tendency for losses to feel disproportionately painful relative to equivalent gains.
Why it matters to you
A trader may refuse to exit a deteriorating position because realizing the loss feels worse than continuing to hope. This can cause traders to ignore new information or hold positions after the original edge has disappeared.
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