Why Following the Herd Destroys Investor Returns

Published 19 February 2026

In this podcast, Dale discusses why following the herd destroys investor returns in the stock market and provides insights into why new investors make this mistake. Herd mentality explains why so many people buy late, sell early, and repeat the same mistakes despite endless information online. So, in this episode, we explore herd behaviour, investor psychology, and why education, not trends, is the real edge.

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