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When Risk Isn’t What It Seems: Rethinking the Volatility Paradigm

When Risk Isn’t What It Seems: Rethinking the Volatility Paradigm

Update: 2025-08-01
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This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3IOsn3v


Rethinking the Volatility Paradigm with Ishan Chhabra


In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast, host Trevor Cummings and his colleague Blaine Carver welcome guest Ishan Chhabra to discuss his article, 'When Risk Isn't What it Seems.' They explore the traditional views of risk and volatility in finance, highlighting the differences between individual and institutional perspectives. The conversation delves into emotional biases, the importance of understanding one's own risk tolerance, and how financial advisors can help clients navigate these complexities. They also touch on strategies like dollar cost averaging, the concept of loss aversion, and the benefits of having a diversified portfolio. Throughout the episode, the trio emphasizes the value of personalized financial planning and the role of experienced advisors in helping clients make informed decisions.


00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction


00:31 Overview of the Article: Rethinking Risk


01:03 Institutional vs. Individual Risk Perception


02:08 Behavioral Economics and Risk


03:47 Volatility and Time Horizon


04:36 Real-Life Analogies of Risk


06:19 Financial Advisory and Risk Management


09:35 Emotional Biases in Investing


14:57 The Role of Financial Advisors


20:52 Investment Strategies and Risk Mitigation


25:19 Conviction in Investment Decisions


26:09 Understanding Inflation and Long-Term Risk


27:03 Customizing Financial Plans


31:09 The Importance of Diversification


32:39 Human Behavior and Financial Decisions


33:03 Balancing Emotional and Mathematical Aspects


37:00 Personalizing Financial Advice


42:33 Balancing Risk and Reward


49:13 Concluding Thoughts and Listener Engagement


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When Risk Isn’t What It Seems: Rethinking the Volatility Paradigm

When Risk Isn’t What It Seems: Rethinking the Volatility Paradigm

Trevor Cummings