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Behavioural Finance
Technically Speaking: Market Analysis and Theory | December 23rd 2009
Does anything else besides behavioural finance (for investors anyway) count at the end of the day?We can learn as much (or as little) as we want about interest rates, growth trajectories, capital structure, asset allocation, and so on as we can stoma read more
A Random Walk Down Wall Street: Chapter 10
Barel Karsan | December 6th 2009
Though not exactly a book related to value investing, this oft-cited work of Princeton economist Burton Malkiel discusses many important features of stock market investing. An understanding of its prime contentions is useful for beginners and expert read more
Doctoral Fellowship Programme, IIM Calcutta
Previous Year Papers, Admissions, Articles, Placement Papers… | November 18th 2009
IIM CALCUTTAInvites Applications ForDoctoral Fellowship Programmein Behavioural Sciences, Economics, Finance & Control, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Public Policy and Management, Str read more
Predictably Irrational - Prof Dan Ariely
Value Investing to Investing Values | November 15th 2009 by Ninad Kunder
I am currently reading Prof Dan Ariely's book "Predictably Irrational". Enclosing one of his videos which gives a flavour of the kind of work he has been doing in the area of behavioural finance. The book is a interesting read. This video is from a p read more
Value-Based Software Engineering
Free eBooks, Tutorials and Utilities | November 7th 2009 by fareed
Value-Based Software Engineering - Biffl, StefanThe IT community has always struggled with questions concerning the value of an organization’s investment in software and hardware. It is the goal of value-based software engineering (VBSE) to develop read more
Value-Based Software Engineering - Biffl, Stefan
Free eBooks, Tutorials and Utilities | November 6th 2009 by fareed
The IT community has always struggled with questions concerning the value of an organization’s investment in software and hardware. It is the goal of value-based software engineering (VBSE) to develop models and measures of value which are of use f read more
Job Vacancy in Annapurna Finance
Jobs Nepal | November 3rd 2009 by Sanjay
We are a company with a paid up cpital above Rs. 70 Crores and which has been awarded a :LETTER OF APPRECIATION" from Nepal Rastra Bank for its excellent performance in the field of Banking. So, to give continuity to this process of excellent service read more
Some practical examples of Behavioural Finance
Stock Market Charts | India Mutual Funds Investment | November 3rd 2009 by Subhankar Ghose
Some practical examples of Behavioural Finance will show a different aspect - more from the psychological point of view - at how and why investors buy and sell stocks. It goes against the grain of Efficient Market theory that is built upon rational d read more
Using Galvanic Skin Response To Improve Stock Trading
wheredoesallmymoneygo.com | October 18th 2009 by Preet Banerjee
I studied neuroscience in university and finance is my passion, so whenever I read something that marries the two fields I’m usually especially interested. I’m not alone either, many people recognize that psychology is probably more impo read more
SSRN - Recent Papers in Behavioural Finance - August-September 20…
Hedge Fund Focus | October 5th 2009
More from the SSRN Behavioural and Experimental Finance Library See also: Recent Papers in... read more
Tailored ads? No thanks say consumers
This is Herd | September 30th 2009 by Dirk Singer
A bit of a wake-up call for anyone using behavioural advertising (ads served up according to your web surfing habits). According to academics from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California (Berkeley), 2/3 of Americans don't read more
Behavioural Finance Part 5 - Gambler’s Fallacy
TheFinance.sg | September 28th 2009 by Derek Lim
After a long hiatus, it’s time to get back to discussing the interesting and volatile aspects of human behaviour, and how this influences our decision-making processes concerning our investments and money. Behavioural Finance is a growing field and read more
Commitment and loss aversion
Financial Views of Mr. N | September 18th 2009 by Mr. N
Commitment & Loss Aversion I recently received the excerpts from the book "Sway" given at the bottom of this page through email. I remember having seen it some time back on the web. Can't recall the source. However, the stuff is quite intere read more
Investing Styles: Contrarian world of equity investing
Prajna Capital | August 21st 2009 by Prajna Capital
IT IS a blend of value investing with aspects of behavioural finance. It tends to be bearish when the market is bullish and vice-versa. Welcome to the world of contrarians — who believe in going against the wind. Although it is never easy, remember read more
SSRN - Recent Papers in Behavioural Finance - July 2009
Hedge Fund Focus | August 6th 2009
More from the SSRN Behavioural and Experimental Finance Library See also: Recent Papers in... read more
Soft in the head
Penny Stocks | July 30th 2009 by jeff
Why do so many people lose at trading? Marcus Padley discusses behavioural finance and identifies the common behaviour patterns that lose you money. read more
Weather, Warm Fuzzy Feelings and Finance
Dux Nest - A feather in one's cap | July 29th 2009
Investing in the weather is a lot more common than you may think. In fact some investments a based entirely on the weather, such as weather derivatives. This article however discusses the impact of our feelings on our decisions in an area of study kn read more
BUBBLES
PLOIGOS (NAVIGATOR) | July 23rd 2009 by PLOIGOS
Do investors have any bubbles left in them? In the days of free and easy money, under the leadership of Federal Reserve chief Alan Greenspan (once dubbed the 'Maestro', though strangely enough, not any more), investment became a big game of 'spot the read more
Addition to the Blog
Value Investing to Investing Values | July 19th 2009 by Ninad Kunder
I have added a new series of links in the blog which covers links to blogs / websites of professors / academicians.My areas of interests is in the domain of economics, capital markets and behavioural finance. I would be most happy if readers of the b read more
Pets feel the pinch
On the Money - Russell Cavanagh | July 9th 2009 by Russell Cavanagh
Thanks to the recession, 20% of cat and dog owners have witnessed behavioural problems in their pets over the past year. A survey by Sainsbury’s Finance suggests the current economic climate is placing people under increased stress and pets can be read more
SSRN - Recent Papers in Behavioural Finance - May-June 2009
Hedge Fund Focus | July 6th 2009
More from the SSRN Derivatives eLibrary False Prophets: How Analysts Lead Short Sellers Astray... read more
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