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Module 04 of 06 • Investor Confidence Program
Staying the Course & Avoiding Common Mistakes
Explore the behavioural side of investing — and the mistakes that can undo otherwise sensible long-term plans.
Learning map
What this module covers
- Why fear, hope and greed can influence investing behaviour.
- Why “time in the market” is presented as more practical than trying to time every move.
- Why stopping SIPs during volatility can work against the discipline they are meant to create.
- Why recent past performance should not be treated as a guarantee.
- How overconcentration, neglected reviews, taxes and costs can affect outcomes.
- Why patience is treated as a core investor quality.
Core ideas
Carry these forward
The module argues that investor behaviour can be one of the biggest risks to a portfolio.
Market timing is presented as difficult even for experienced investors.
Diversification is described as a protective discipline, not a return guarantee.
Costs, exit loads and tax impact affect what an investor actually keeps.
Module Quiz • 10 Questions
Check your understanding.
Each correct answer is worth 10 points. Score 70/100 or above to earn this module's Investor Confidence Badge.
0/10 answered
01
Which of the following is the biggest risk to an investor’s portfolio over time?
02
What is meant by “timing the market”?
03
Why is “time in the market” better than “timing the market”?
04
Stopping an SIP during a market fall is a mistake because ___.
05
Choosing funds purely for their recent high returns is called ___.
06
What does “over-concentration” mean in a portfolio?
07
Rebalancing helps investors to ___.
08
How often should a portfolio generally be reviewed?
09
Ignoring taxes and costs can lead to ___.
10
What is the key quality shared by successful long-term investors?
Answer all 10 questions to submit.
Pilot certificate criterion: quiz score of 70/100 or above. Video watch time is not currently required.