Investing's 'Emotional Strength Training' | What I Learned About Resilience as a New Investor

Emotions play a bigger role in investing than most people realise. In this episode of Loud Investing, Chanel explores how to handle market ups and downs without losing focus. Discover how to make decisions based on strategy, not emotion. You’ll Hear Highlights On: Why emotional control matters more than timing the market. How confidence grows through experience and small wins. The link between psychology and market performance. Why volatility can be an opportunity, not a threat. Simple ways to build a resilient investor mindset. Actionable Steps You Can Take Toward Your Financial Future: Track your reactions to market changes and write down how they affect your confidence. Read one trusted financial publication instead of scrolling news headlines. Review your portfolio once a month instead of every day. Join an investor community to share insights and stay accountable. Key Moments within the Episode: (00:00) Understanding the emotional side of investing (01:42) How new product launches can move stock prices (02:41) Why quarterly earnings reports matter (03:12) Reading economic indicators and trends (04:38) How inflation and interest rates affect your portfolio (06:04) Staying confident during market volatility (06:30) Building habits that support financial consistency (07:25) Making smarter financial decisions through self-awareness (09:17) Using the eToro community to learn and grow Helpful Links: Morgan Housel: The Psychology of Money   https://www.collaborativefund.com/blog/the-psychology-of-money/ Spotify Investors: AI DJ Product Announcement   https://newsroom.spotify.com/2023-02-22/spotify-debuts-a-new-ai-dj-right-in-your-pocket/   How Company Announcements Affect Stocks   https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/155.asp#:~:text=Positive%20news%20will%20normally%20cause,an%20increase%20in%20stock%20prices.  eToro Academy: What Are Earnings Reports https://www.etoro.com/en-us/academy/videos/earnings-made-simple/ Understanding Economic Indicators   https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/economics/economic-indicators/   Understanding Interest Rates   http://bankofengland.co.uk/explainers/what-are-interest-rates  Inflation Explained https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/explainers/what-is-inflation  Federal Reserve: How Interest Rates Affect the Economy   https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/how-does-a-federal-reserve-rate-cut-affect-your-finances-4-things-to-know  eToro Academy: Understanding Market Volatility   https://www.etoro.com/stocks/market-volatility/  How to Stay the Course During Market Volatility   https://investor.vanguard.com/investor-resources-education/market-volatility James Clear: The Power of Habits   https://jamesclear.com/habits How to Make Better Financial Decisions   https://www.ft.com/content/5ba8bf83-84ad-4ff3-85c3-6d6a6cdfc1ba  Psychology Today: How Emotions Influence Financial Decisions   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychology-money-and-happiness/202403/how-emotions-impact-your-financial-decisions  eToro Academy: How Inflation Affects Your Investments   https://www.etoro.com/academy/summer-school/how-inflation-affects-the-markets/  Important Disclosures: This podcast is for information and educational purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice, a personal recommendation or an offer of or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments. This material has been prepared without taking into account any particular recipient's investment objectives or financial situation and has not been prepared in accordance with the legal and regulatory requirements to promote independent research. Past performance is not an indication of future results.

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New episodes every Tuesday. Loud Investing is a podcast by eToro about empowering everyone to close the gender investment gap. Ever felt like investing is just not for you? We get it- and you're definitely not alone! Loud Investing is here to change that conversation. Think of us as your supportive friend who's figured out this whole investing thing and wants to share everything they've learned packed with real chat, relatable stories, and down-to-earth advice from people who've been exactly where you are now. This podcast is for you if you: Think investing sounds scary or complicated Want to sort your finances but don't know where to begin Feel like everyone else has investing figured out (spoiler: they don't!) Your host is former CNBC London journalist, Chanel Monteine, who swapped the newsroom for entrepreneurship - and had to learn about investing the hard way. Each week, she shares honest stories, simple exercises you can actually do. . No jargon, no judgment, just real talk about investing. Come as you are and get loud with us! The content discussed is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice. Investing involves risks. The views shared are general in nature and not tailored to any individual. Always do your research before making financial decisions.