Anchoring influences how investors perceive value from "summary" of Beyond Greed and Fear:Understanding Behavioral Finance and the Psychology of Investing by Hersh Shefrin
Anchoring is a powerful psychological concept that influences how investors perceive value. When investors make decisions, they often rely on a reference point or "anchor" to evaluate an investment opportunity. This anchor can be based on a variety of factors, such as the price at which they purchased a stock, the current market price, or even a financial benchmark.
Once an anchor is established, investors tend to make decisions relative to that anchor. For example, if an investor purchased a stock at $50 per share and the price drops to $40 per share, they may feel reluctant to sell because they are anchored to the original purchase price of $50. This anchoring effect can lead investors to hold onto losing investments longer than they should, in the hopes that the price will rebound and they can break even.
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