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IFB375: Missed NVIDIA or Netflix? Why FOMO Isn’t Always Bad

IFB375: Missed NVIDIA or Netflix? Why FOMO Isn’t Always Bad

Update: 2025-01-09
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In this episode of the Investing for Beginners Podcast, we dive into the emotional side of investing—FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). From missing NVIDIA to lessons from Costco, we explore how emotions influence decisions, why it’s okay to miss big stocks, and strategies to stay disciplined and focused on your goals.



  1. [00:00:00 ] Introduction to FOMO in investing and its emotional impact.


  2. [00:01:00 ] Why missing NVIDIA didn’t cause regret but Netflix did.


  3. [00:03:00 ] The importance of exposure to industries like semiconductors.


  4. [00:05:00 ] Lessons from focusing too much on one sector.


  5. [00:09:00 ] Industry growth trends and weak correlations over time.


  6. [00:11:00 ] Why some industries trigger FOMO more than others.


  7. [00:17:00 ] Strategies to combat FOMO: trust your process and plan.


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IFB375: Missed NVIDIA or Netflix? Why FOMO Isn’t Always Bad

IFB375: Missed NVIDIA or Netflix? Why FOMO Isn’t Always Bad

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