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Herd behavior in investing leads individuals to follow the crowd, influenced by social pressure and word-of-mouth recommendations. This can result in frequent trading, missed opportunities, and overvaluation, all of which increase costs and risk. Avoiding these pitfalls requires independent research, a disciplined approach, and a focus on long-term goals.

Why Traditional Budgeting No Longer Works and How Gen Z & Millennials Can Build a Smarter Financial Plan

Herd behavior in investing leads individuals to follow the crowd, influenced by social pressure and word-of-mouth recommendations. This can result in frequent trading, missed opportunities, and overvaluation, all of which increase costs and risk. Avoiding these pitfalls requires independent research, a disciplined approach, and a focus on long-term goals.

SIPs can outperform seemingly higher annual returns over the long term, but it's important to understand the factors that drive return variations and manage risks. The interplay between initial investment amount, fund performance, and market timing can significantly impact overall returns. Even a modest SIP return can accumulate significant wealth over time, especially in a bullish market.