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Can heuristics make investing easier?

A predictable world doesn’t exist. Enter heuristics: a method whereby people deliberately ignore some available information in order to make quicker decisions. Most people and organizations—even traders—rely on heuristics.

By Dr. Gerd Gigerenzer | October 22, 2012

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Alternative ways for clients to make decisions

People often use logic and statistics to determine where to invest money.

By Dr. Gerd Gigerenzer | June 4, 2012

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