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Data Analytics and Improving Investor Behavior
Podcast

Data Analytics and Improving Investor Behavior



Editorial Rating

9

Qualities

  • Eye Opening
  • Background
  • Insider's Take

Recommendation

According to data analytics professional Clare Flynn Levy, investors’ behavior patterns can help explain their portfolio performance. In this revealing podcast discussion with the CFA Institute’s Lauren Foster, Levy describes how an analysis of historical trades can illuminate the errors investors make, as well as their successes, and she emphasizes that learning from this data can improve financial returns. Professional money managers, executives and the average investor will discover valuable insights in this informative report.

Take-Aways

  • Data analytics can offer professional investors tactical trading insights.
  • Investors’ confidence levels in their asset holdings are a major determinant of portfolio performance.
  • Taking emotion out of investment decision making is crucial.

About the Podcast

Lauren Foster is host of the CFA Institute’s Take 15 Podcast, which highlights interviews with economists, investors and researchers on financial topics. Clare Flynn Levy is the founder and CEO of Essential Analytics.