Why do we feel a physical urge to buy a stock when everyone is talking about it? Why does the pain of a small loss feel so much worse than the pleasure of a big win? The answer lies in one of the most powerful forces in modern finance: The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO).In this debut episode of Investment Psychology Explained, we take a deep dive into the science of FOMO, based on a fascinating study by Heriani Idris. We explore how this powerful emotion hijacks our rational brain and pushes us toward destructive financial behaviors. In this episode, you will learn:• The psychological link between social FOMO and financial FOMO.• How deeper cognitive biases like Loss Aversion and Social Comparison Theory amplify the fear of missing out.• The three damaging market trends caused by FOMO: Overtrading, Speculative Investing, and Asset Bubbles.• Why social media acts as an amplifier for herd behavior and how it impacts your portfolio.• Actionable, research-backed strategies to protect yourself from the FOMO trap and build a disciplined, long-term investment plan.

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