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Behavioral loss tolerance plays a critical role in asset allocation. Investors often sabotage their own success by buying high and selling low, particularly during market downturns. Therefore, constructing a portfolio that aligns with your comfort level can help mitigate these emotional responses to market fluctuations.
Factors Influencing Behavioral Loss Tolerance
Felix breaks down behavioral loss tolerance into six key components:
Risk Tolerance: The willingness to engage in investments with uncertain outcomes and potential losses.
Risk Preference: The general inclination towards taking more or less risk.
Financial Knowledge: Higher financial education tends to correlate with greater tolerance for risk.