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Trading Psychology · Module 2: Cognitive Biases · Lesson 4

Loss Aversion

Beginner 6 minLesson 8 of 13

Learning objectives

  • Explain loss aversion in plain language
  • Understand why it matters to markets
  • Recognise a common misconception

The concept

Losses feel roughly twice as painful as equal gains feel good (Kahneman & Tversky).

Why it matters

It causes holding losers and cutting winners.

How markets interpret it

The 'disposition effect' is widely documented.

Key takeaways

  • Pre-set stops overcome loss aversion.

Knowledge check

Loss aversion often leads traders to…

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