This course examines how human emotions, cognitive biases, and psychological patterns influence financial decisions and market behavior. It explores risk perception, overconfidence, loss aversion, herd behavior, and sentiment-driven market anomalies. Students learn how behavioral principles impact investing and how to recognize and reduce emotional errors in decision-making. Designed for traders, wealth managers, and finance students, the course strengthens emotional intelligence and improves investment discipline.

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There are 6 modules in this class


  • The History of Behavioral FinanceUnlock this class to watch7m 30s
  • Modern Portfolio Theory vs. Behavioral FinanceUnlock this class to watch3m 35s
  • Behavioral Finance in the Stock MarketUnlock this class to watch6m 15s
  • Applications of Behavioral FinanceUnlock this class to watch2m 33s

  • Key Concepts of Behavioral FinanceUnlock this class to watch5m 44s
  • Mental AccountingUnlock this class to watch3m 35s
  • Herd InstinctUnlock this class to watch9m 45s
  • AnchoringUnlock this class to watch1m 31s
  • Self-attributionUnlock this class to watch1m 5s

  • Behavioral BiasesUnlock this class to watch23m 36s

  • Rational Investment DecisionsUnlock this class to watch6m 3s
  • HeuristicsUnlock this class to watch5m 21s
  • Meme StocksUnlock this class to watch3m 49s
  • Behavioral Finance StrategiesUnlock this class to watch1m 56s
  • Strategies for Making Rational Investment DecisionsUnlock this class to watch1m 51s
  • How to recognize bias in decision makingUnlock this class to watch40s
  • Tips to prevent bias in decision makingUnlock this class to watch51s

  • Emerging Trends in Behavioral FinanceUnlock this class to watch3m 33s
  • The Future of Behavioral Finance and Investment StrategiesUnlock this class to watch2m 11s
  • Case Study in Behavioral Finance and Investment AnalysisUnlock this class to watch3m 31s
  • ClosingUnlock this class to watch43s

Final exam

Assess your learning with a final exam covering all class topics.

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The course explores how psychological factors influence financial decision-making and market behavior, contrasting behavioral finance with traditional models and helping learners make more rational investment decisions.
The course is intended for investors, financial advisors, and professionals who want to understand and mitigate psychological biases that affect financial decisions.
The module covers mental accounting, herding behavior, anchoring, and other psychological factors that influence financial choices and investment behavior.
The course examines biases such as overconfidence, loss aversion, and confirmation bias, teaching learners how to recognize their effects on financial decision-making.
The course explores emerging trends such as robo-advisors, emotional intelligence in finance, and data-privacy considerations that may shape future investment strategies.

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