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The bias of the immediate and the myths that fall: do not trust what you have experienced recently

The availability bias (see appendix), described by Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman in 1973, explains that we tend to overvalue recent or easily remembered events, confusing their ease of recall with their actual probability. To avoid technical jargon and anglicisms, I call it the recency bias. Basically, we think that what happened recently is the…

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What are UCITS funds or ETFs and what do they mean for investors?

UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) funds or ETFs are a category of investment funds regulated by a European Union directive that harmonizes the rules governing collective investment products in the European market. This regulation establishes a series of strict requirements regarding diversification, liquidity, transparency, and oversight, all with the aim of offering…

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New “Finanzas conscientes” course with IEF

At inbestMe, we believe that financial education is key to making better decisions and living a more fulfilling life. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the new “Finanzas Conscientes” course, developed in collaboration with the Institut d’Estudis Financers (IEF), one of the leading institutions in financial education in Spain. What are “Finanzas conscientes“? “Finanzas conscientes”…

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What are asset classes and why should you know them before investing?

Before building an investment portfolio, it’s essential to understand its building blocks: asset classes. Understanding their differences, characteristics, and behavior can make all the difference in a long-term investment strategy. What is an asset class? An asset class is a group of investments that share similar characteristics, behave similarly in the markets, and are subject…

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Why is market timing riskier than it seems?

In the last two years, financial markets, especially equity markets, have shown a remarkably positive performance, benefiting investment portfolios with more weight in this asset despite a context of political and economic uncertainty. As we can see in the graph below, the 2024 has registered a positive return of 24.9% especially in the US markets…

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