Michael Pompian

Don't let easy-to-recall information sway your clients' long-term plans.

Sometimes, investor inaction can lead to poor outcomes.

Investors forget about bear markets during bull markets. Here's how to remind clients to stick to their plans instead of chasing the bull.

Deep into a multiyear bull run, investors are likely to dedicate more dollars to risk-on assets.

Lack of short-term discipline can wreak havoc long-term goals.

Why it's important for investors to have conviction--especially when going against the crowd.

Why it's important for investors to have conviction--especially when going against the crowd.

Fear of missing out can lead investors to bid up pricing of particular asset classes and lead to bubbles.

Most investors are biased decision-makers, which can lead to irrational macroeconomic outcomes.

Emotions and behavior can affect economic output as much as, if not more than, core economic factors.

Inspired by the positive market response to the Trump presidency, this series explores the effect that behavior has on markets and the economy.