Description
Investor behavior, shaped by cognitive and emotional biases, significantly impacts the dynamics of financial markets, often leading to deviations from traditional theories of market efficiency and rational decision-making. As markets are increasingly driven by human psychology rather than purely economic fundamentals, understanding these biases is crucial for explaining anomalies. Recognizing the influence of investor sentiment and behavioral patterns can provide valuable insights for improving investment strategies, risk management, and financial policymaking. By addressing the psychological factors that drive investor decisions, we can better understand the complexities of market behavior and work toward creating more resilient and stable financial systems.
Unveiling Investor Biases That Shape Market Dynamics explores the psychological underpinnings of investor behavior and their implications for financial markets. By integrating empirical research with theoretical insights, this volume provides a comprehensive understanding of how cognitive, emotional, and social biases manifest in investment decisions and contribute to market inefficiencies. Covering topics such as accounting, investment strategy, and social media influence, this book is an excellent resource for researchers, doctoral students, academicians, portfolio managers, financial analysts, policymakers, and more.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Xu Xiong (Ed.)
Xiong Xu
is an accomplished academic with a strong background in management and global collaboration. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Chengdu University and a PhD in Management from City University Malaysia. Since 2010, Dr. Xu has served as an Associate Professor at Chengdu International Studies University, where he oversees global collaboration and partnership initiatives.
Loang Ooi Kok (Ed.)
Ooi Kok Loang
, LLM, CMIIA, CIA, is with the Department of Finance at the University of Malaya, renowned for his expertise in behavioural finance and capital markets. His professional journey includes significant roles as an auditor and business consultant at KPMG (Big 4 Audit Firms) and Deputy Dean at two prestigious private universities. Dr. Ooi holds a Master in Finance and a PhD in Behavioral Finance from Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS137), a Master of Laws (Business Law) from the International Islamic University Malaysia (QS Top 300 by subject), and is a US Certified Internal Auditor. With a strong portfolio of publications and active contributions as a reviewer for top international SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, Dr. Ooi is keen to mentor passionate PhD students, offering a vibrant environment for research and academic excellence.