Littlejohn: Six common investing mistakes and how to avoid them

Read the financial and economic headlines today, and it’s hard not to get nervous. Whether it’s the latest news on the Iran War, soaring fuel costs, fears of AI causing job losses or concerns related to U.S. politics … there can be a lot to navigate. And aside from those topical triggers, investors often make unforced errors. Let’s look at six investor behaviors to recognize and avoid: Overtrading Investing can be exciting, and it can be thrilling to pick a winner. It can also be nerve-racking to see a stock or other investment quickly lose value. But trading too frequently can be a great way to underperform the market. That’s because regular individual investors typically know less rather than more than the professionals who have the experience and resources to research investments. Every time you make a trade, you incur costs, and you often create a taxable event. And you risk making a mistake.

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